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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 FH8 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was introduced 11 months before the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH8 grades vs the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung EX2F

 FH8 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FH8

 EX2F FH8 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2012Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung EX2F

 FH8 EX2F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH8 and the EX2F.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH8 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH8 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (123g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
71
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (294g)
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 gr (0.27 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $478