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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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
  • Announced December 2012
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH20 was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH20 matches up versus the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung EX2F

 FH20 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FH20

 EX2F FH20 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2010Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung EX2F

 FH20 EX2F 
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 and the EX2F.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and EX2F.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH20 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH20 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Samsung EX2F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $478