Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX78/Panasonic-FX78-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ25W front Samsung HZ25W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ25W/Samsung-HZ25W-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as WB5000
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX78 versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The FX78 was unveiled 7 months after the HZ25W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX78 scores vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung HZ25W
FX78 | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FX78
HZ25W | FX78 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung HZ25W
FX78 | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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 FX78 versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX78 compared to the HZ25W.
![Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX78-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.
![Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX78-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and HZ25W.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer FX78 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX78-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX78-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung HZ25W |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | WB5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-25 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $210 | $350 |