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Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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 LX7 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

Photography Glossary

The LX7 was launched 2 months prior to the EX2F and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LX7 scores against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Samsung EX2F

 LX7 EX2F 
Screen resolution920k0kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic LX7

 EX2F LX7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung EX2F

 LX7 EX2F 
AnnouncedOctober 2012December 2012Same generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 has external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and 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).

Check the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the LX7 vs the EX2F.

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and EX2F is 86 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and EX2F.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung EX2F to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
45
manual focus
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
64
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (294g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
57
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
71
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (294g)
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Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-10-15 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m -
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 48
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.5
DXO Low light rating 147 209
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $478