Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung HZ25W

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was revealed 7 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GH5S grades vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5S versus the HZ25W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and HZ25W is 62 and 70 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung HZ25W will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern GH5S should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.