Panasonic ZS45 vs Samsung EX2F

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the ZS45 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The ZS45 was launched 2 years after the EX2F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS45 scores against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS45 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS45 versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS45 vs the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and EX2F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS45 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS45 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger ZS45 provides an advantage in sensor technology.