Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5/Panasonic-FH5-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ25W front Samsung HZ25W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ25W/Samsung-HZ25W-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FH5 was introduced 7 months later than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH5 matches up against the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung HZ25W
FH5 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FH5
HZ25W | FH5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung HZ25W
FH5 | HZ25W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH5 versus the HZ25W.
![Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.
![Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and HZ25W.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher FH5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 | 260 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $169 | $350 |