Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5500
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FS25 was revealed 15 months earlier than the HZ50W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FS25 grades against the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung HZ50W
| FS25 | HZ50W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FS25
| HZ50W | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 15 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung HZ50W
| FS25 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FS25 compared to the HZ50W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and HZ50W.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB5500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| AE 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | 148 grams (0.33 lb) | 426 grams (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $230 | $250 |