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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was launched 13 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 3D1 matches up against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung EX2F

 3D1 EX2F 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX2F 3D1 
RevealedDecember 2012November 2011Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung EX2F

 3D1 EX2F 

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 offers external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 3D1 versus the EX2F.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and EX2F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 3D1 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
59
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
36
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
71
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-11-07 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $670 $478