Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung HZ25W

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The FS12 was launched 14 months before the HZ25W making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS12 scores vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 against the HZ25W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and HZ25W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FS12 will be behind in sensor innovation.