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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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 FP2 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FP2 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was launched 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 grades vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung EX2F

 FP2 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FP2

 EX2F FP2 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2010Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung EX2F

 FP2 EX2F 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 and the EX2F.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FP2 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
56
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
71
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (294 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung EX2F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-12-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 151g (0.33 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $80 $478