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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung EX2F
(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
  • Announced December 2012
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX90 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close but the FX90 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The FX90 was introduced 16 months before the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX90 matches up against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung EX2F

 FX90 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FX90

 EX2F FX90 
AnnouncedDecember 2012August 2011More recent by 16 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung EX2F

 FX90 EX2F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 vs the EX2F.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The FX90 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older FX90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
60
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
71
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (294g)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-26 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 area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life 200 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $227 $478