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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was launched 17 months earlier than the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS25 scores vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FS25 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FS25

 HZ25W FS25 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ25W

 FS25 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FS25 against the HZ25W.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and HZ25W.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FS25 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-07-06
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 gr (0.33 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $350