Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was introduced 23 months before the EX2F making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH25 matches up versus the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 and the EX2F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and EX2F.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH25 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH25 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.