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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was brought out about the same time to the HZ25W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ100 scores vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FZ100 HZ25W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FZ100

 HZ25W FZ100 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung HZ25W

 FZ100 HZ25W 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ100 and the HZ25W.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (540g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
64
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $350