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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 13 months after the HZ25W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ47 scores against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FZ47 HZ25W 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FZ47

 HZ25W FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ25W

 FZ47 HZ25W 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ47 vs the HZ25W.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and HZ25W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer FZ47 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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focusing manually
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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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 small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
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great battery (400 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Samsung HZ25W
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-21 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 498 grams (1.10 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 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
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $379 $350