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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The LF1 was released 12 months later than the EX2F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the LF1 scores against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Samsung EX2F

 LF1 EX2F 
IntroducedNovember 2013December 2012More recent by 12 months
Display resolution920k0kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic LF1

 EX2F LF1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung EX2F

 LF1 EX2F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 features outside measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 against the EX2F.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and EX2F.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher LF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 11.5
DXO Low light rating 211 209
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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
Launch cost $500 $478