Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SZ1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SZ1 was announced 11 months before the EX2F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ1 grades against the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ1 and the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic SZ1 will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.