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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released July 2012
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
  • Launched December 2012
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung EX2F

 SZ5 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic SZ5

 EX2F SZ5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung EX2F

 SZ5 EX2F 
LaunchedJuly 2012December 2012Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
71
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (294 grams)
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-18 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $195 $478