Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung EX2F

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ZS1 was announced 4 years prior to the EX2F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS1 matches up against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS1 features physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS1 vs the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung EX2F will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.