Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung EX2F

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS10 was released 23 months prior to the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS10 matches up versus the EX2F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 and the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and EX2F.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.