Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar but the SZ5 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The SZ5 was brought out 5 months before the EX2F so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ5 matches up against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ5 compared to the EX2F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and EX2F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic SZ5 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.