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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was announced 7 months later than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH2 grades versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FH2 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FH2

 HZ25W FH2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung HZ25W

 FH2 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 versus the HZ25W.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
great battery power (270 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $350