Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ25W

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and HZ25W (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z5 was unveiled 10 years after the HZ25W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z5 scores vs the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 compared to the HZ25W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and HZ25W is 62 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will resolve more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.