Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung HZ50W

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 9 months after the HZ50W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH25 scores vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH25 vs the HZ50W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer FH25 will have an edge in sensor tech.