Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 21 months after the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH25 matches up versus the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 vs the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger FH25 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.