Panasonic S5 vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S5 and Samsung EX2F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The S5 was launched 7 years later than the EX2F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5 matches up against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Panasonic S5 and Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S5 against the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and EX2F is 60 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and EX2F.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S5 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer S5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.