Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very well matched but the FH3 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH3 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH3 scores against the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions 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 FH3 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 vs the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and EX2F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH3 will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.