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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Released December 2012
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was introduced 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ28 scores vs the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung EX2F

 FZ28 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX2F FZ28 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung EX2F

 FZ28 EX2F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 versus the EX2F.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and EX2F is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ28 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung EX2F will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (294g)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - 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 417g (0.92 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 48
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 11.5
DXO Low light rating 79 209
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $478