Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS15 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The FS15 was launched 4 years before the EX2F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FS15 scores versus the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

Check out the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 against the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and EX2F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The FS15 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The older FS15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.