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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was introduced 11 months prior to the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS25 grades against the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung HZ30W

 FS25 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic FS25

 HZ30W FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ30W

 FS25 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 and the HZ30W.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and HZ30W.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.00 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $280