Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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.

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

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.