Panasonic F5 vs Samsung EX2F

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic F5 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close but the F5 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was unveiled around the same time to the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F5 matches up versus the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the F5 and the EX2F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and EX2F.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic F5 will render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.