Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W
95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30


90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FS25 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FS25 matches up versus the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung HZ10W
FS25 | HZ10W | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FS25
HZ10W | FS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ10W
FS25 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FS25 versus the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and HZ10W.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FS25 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $230 | $300 |