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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 FH2 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very comparable but the FH2 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The FH2 was introduced 23 months prior to the EX2F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH2 grades versus the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung EX2F

 FH2 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FH2

 EX2F FH2 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2011More modern by 23 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung EX2F

 FH2 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH2 and the EX2F.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH2 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (270 shots)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery (270 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (294g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
great battery (270 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung EX2F
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 270 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $478