Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS50 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS50 was released 2 years after the EX2F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS50 grades versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 and the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and EX2F.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS50 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent ZS50 will have an edge in sensor innovation.