Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung EX2F
S1 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic S1
EX2F | S1 | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung EX2F
S1 | EX2F | |||
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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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung EX2F | |
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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 |