Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ30W

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 12 months after the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH25 matches up against the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys external dimensions 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 HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 and the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and HZ30W.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent FH25 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.