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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FH25 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FH25

 HZ10W FH25 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung HZ10W

 FH25 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (249g)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung HZ10W
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