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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the S1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The S1 was manufactured 23 months before the EX2F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1 grades vs the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung EX2F

 S1 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic S1

 EX2F S1 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2011Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung EX2F

 S1 EX2F 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the EX2F.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and EX2F.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The S1 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others (117g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
71
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $269 $478