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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 7 months after the HZ25W and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP7 matches up vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FP7 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FP7

 HZ25W FP7 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung HZ25W

 FP7 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 compared to the HZ25W.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and HZ25W.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FP7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (147 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (147g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
41
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (147g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 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
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $227 $350