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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 7 months after the HZ25W and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH27 scores vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FH27 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FH27

 HZ25W FH27 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung HZ25W

 FH27 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 versus the HZ25W.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger FH27 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
68
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
32
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720 (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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $350