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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ200 grades vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FZ200 HZ25W 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FZ200

 HZ25W FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung HZ25W

 FZ200 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 versus Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ200 against the HZ25W.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and HZ25W is 65 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent FZ200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
55
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-07-18 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 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 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $350