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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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
  • Revealed December 2012
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung EX2F

 FH7 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FH7

 EX2F FH7 
RevealedDecember 2012September 2011Newer by 15 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung EX2F

 FH7 EX2F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (294g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
71
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung EX2F
Other name Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-07 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 life 260 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $478