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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS45
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The ZS40 was launched 13 months after the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS40 matches up vs the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Samsung EX2F

 ZS40 EX2F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014December 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution920k0kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic ZS40

 EX2F ZS40 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung EX2F

 ZS40 EX2F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS40 versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS40 compared to the EX2F.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and EX2F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS40 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS40 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent ZS40 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
52
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
69
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (240g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
71
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Samsung EX2F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with AR coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $478