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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was released 6 months prior to the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP2 grades vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FP2 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FP2

 HZ25W FP2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung HZ25W

 FP2 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP2 versus the HZ25W.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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
Mic 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 151g (0.33 lb) 428g (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 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
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $80 $350