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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 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
  • Launched December 2012
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FX700 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX700 was launched 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FX700 scores against the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung EX2F

 FX700 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FX700

 EX2F FX700 
LaunchedDecember 2012July 2010More recent by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung EX2F

 FX700 EX2F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 and the EX2F.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX700 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FX700 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
71
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $478