Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very well matched but the SZ7 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ7 was launched 11 months earlier than the EX2F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ7 scores vs the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 versus the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic SZ7 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.