Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung HZ25W

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured 19 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH8 matches up against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH8 and the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and HZ25W.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher FH8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.