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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched about the same time to the HZ25W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX75 matches up against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FX75 HZ25W 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FX75

 HZ25W FX75 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung HZ25W

 FX75 HZ25W 
RevealedJune 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX75 compared to the HZ25W.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
67
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-01 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $139 $350