Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was revealed 17 months prior to the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX48 scores vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX48 against the HZ25W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.