Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung EX2F

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS5 was brought out 3 years before the EX2F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS5 scores versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS5 versus the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and EX2F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The ZS5 provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The older ZS5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.