Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH10 matches up vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH10 and the HZ25W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and HZ25W is 97 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH10 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher FH10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.