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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung EX2F
(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
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung EX2F

 SZ7 EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic SZ7

 EX2F SZ7 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2012More recent by 11 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung EX2F

 SZ7 EX2F 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than average (133 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
71
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
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 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 220 photos -
Battery style 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 1 1
Price at launch $199 $478