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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The ZS7 was launched 17 months earlier than the EX2F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS7 scores against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung EX2F

 ZS7 EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX2F ZS7 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2011Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung EX2F

 ZS7 EX2F 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS7 against the EX2F.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and EX2F.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The ZS7 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The older ZS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
71
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Samsung EX2F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $478