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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Released December 2012
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XS1 was launched very close to the EX2F and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the XS1 grades against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung EX2F

 XS1 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic XS1

 EX2F XS1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung EX2F

 XS1 EX2F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2012Same age
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XS1 against the EX2F.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and EX2F is 97 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and EX2F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XS1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic XS1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
39
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
71
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $478