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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH25 scores vs the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH25 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FH25

 Galaxy Camera FH25 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH25 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH25 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (300 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than average (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $450