Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung EX2F
ZS7 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic ZS7
EX2F | ZS7 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | July 2011 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung EX2F
ZS7 | EX2F | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS7 versus Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Samsung EX2F | |
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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 |