Panasonic ZS100 vs Samsung EX2F

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS100 versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the ZS100 (1") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS100 was released 3 years after the EX2F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS100 grades versus the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS100 compared to the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and EX2F is 87 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and EX2F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ZS100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.