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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Introduced December 2012
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the FX580 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The FX580 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the EX2F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX580 grades against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung EX2F

 FX580 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FX580

 EX2F FX580 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2009Newer by 47 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung EX2F

 FX580 EX2F 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FX580 vs the EX2F.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The FX580 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged FX580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Samsung EX2F
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2012-12-18
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $478