Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the ZR3 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ZR3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZR3 matches up versus the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR3 vs the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZR3 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZR3 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older ZR3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.