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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 17 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 3D1 grades vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 3D1 HZ25W 
IntroducedNovember 2011July 2010Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic 3D1

 HZ25W 3D1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung HZ25W

 3D1 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 against the HZ25W.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 3D1 and HZ25W.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger 3D1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
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includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
59
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-07 2010-07-06
Body design Compact 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $670 $350