Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung HZ25W
| FS25 | HZ25W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FS25
| HZ25W | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ25W
| FS25 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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).
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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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung 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 |