Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung HZ25W

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

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.

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

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.