Panasonic S5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic S5 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S5 was unveiled 10 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S5 scores against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 features outer measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 versus Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S5 versus the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and HZ25W is 60 and 70 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S5 will produce more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.