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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was brought out 17 months earlier than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ28 scores against the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FZ28 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FZ28

 HZ25W FZ28 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung HZ25W

 FZ28 HZ25W 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 features outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing 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 FZ28 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 vs the HZ25W.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and HZ25W is 72 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 417 grams (0.92 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $350