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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was launched 7 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS80 grades against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ZS80 HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2010Newer by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS80

 HZ25W ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung HZ25W

 ZS80 HZ25W 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the HZ25W.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and HZ25W is 86 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
79
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
73
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic port
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Samsung HZ25W
Other name Lumix DC-TZ95 WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-18 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327g (0.72 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 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 380 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $448 $350