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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched 6 months prior to the HZ25W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP1 scores vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FP1 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FP1

 HZ25W FP1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ25W

 FP1 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP1 vs the HZ25W.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
manual focus
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 151 grams (0.33 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $153 $350