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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was revealed 18 months later than the HZ25W making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Samsung HZ25W

 V-Lux 3 HZ25W 
AnnouncedDecember 2011July 2010More recent by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Leica V-Lux 3

 HZ25W V-Lux 3 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung HZ25W

 V-Lux 3 HZ25W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 features external measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the HZ25W.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 3 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher V-Lux 3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
manual focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
56
great battery life (410 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
62
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (540g)
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Samsung HZ25W
 Leica V-Lux 3Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-08 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC 9 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $949 $350