Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The FH7 was introduced 15 months earlier than the EX2F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH7 matches up versus the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 compared to the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and EX2F.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH7 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.