Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung HZ10W
FH25 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FH25
HZ10W | FH25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung HZ10W
FH25 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Samsung HZ10W |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS35 | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 159g (0.35 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $300 |