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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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 ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The ZS20 was launched 7 months before the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS20 matches up against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Samsung EX2F

 ZS20 EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic ZS20

 EX2F ZS20 
ReleasedDecember 2012April 2012More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung EX2F

 ZS20 EX2F 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS20 vs the EX2F.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and EX2F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography details
Samsung EX2F Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
68
lighter than others (206 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Samsung EX2F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-26 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $478