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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was unveiled 6 months before the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH22 scores against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FH22 HZ25W 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FH22

 HZ25W FH22 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ25W

 FH22 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 provides external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH22 compared to the HZ25W.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
67
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $350