Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ15W
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90 Imaging
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FS25 was unveiled around the same time to the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FS25 scores versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung HZ15W
FS25 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic FS25
HZ15W | FS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ15W
FS25 | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outside 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) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing 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 vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FS25 against the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and HZ15W.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also Known as | - | WB550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.70 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $330 |