Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very well matched but the FP5 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The FP5 was brought out 23 months before the EX2F making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP5 scores vs the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP5 and the EX2F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and EX2F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP5 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.