Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung EX2F

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS3 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS3 was unveiled 4 years before the EX2F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS3 scores vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications 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 ZS3 and Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS3 against the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and EX2F.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS3 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung EX2F will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.