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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FX700 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed around the same time to the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX700 scores against the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FX700 HZ25W 
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FX700

 HZ25W FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ25W

 FX700 HZ25W 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 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. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FX700 vs the HZ25W.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX700 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $350