Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung HZ25W
FP2 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FP2
HZ25W | FP2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung HZ25W
FP2 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |