Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung EX2F
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Released December 2012
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Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the FX78 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX78 was launched 23 months before the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FX78 grades against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung EX2F
| FX78 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FX78
| EX2F | FX78 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 23 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung EX2F
| FX78 | EX2F |
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FX78 vs the EX2F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and EX2F.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FX78 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The older FX78 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung EX2F |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-25 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| 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/2.5-5.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 294g (0.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 200 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $210 | $478 |