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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was launched 7 months later than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP5 scores against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FP5 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FP5

 HZ25W FP5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung HZ25W

 FP5 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FP5 versus the HZ25W.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern FP5 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (260 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery power (260 CIPA)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
40
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery power (260 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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
Battery life 260 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $350