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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the FH1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The FH1 was released 3 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH1 grades versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung EX2F

 FH1 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FH1

 EX2F FH1 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2010Newer by 35 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung EX2F

 FH1 EX2F 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 versus the EX2F.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FH1 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more aged FH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
71
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung EX2F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s -
Max shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $478