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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FS25 HZ10W 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FS25

 HZ10W FS25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ10W

 FS25 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
26
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249g)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
32
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung HZ10W
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