Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung EX2F
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(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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Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FS25 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS25 was released 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS25 matches up vs the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung EX2F
| FS25 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FS25
| EX2F | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 47 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung EX2F
| FS25 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 compared to the EX2F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and EX2F.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The FS25 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung EX2F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 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 | 148g (0.33 lbs) | 294g (0.65 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $230 | $478 |