Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung HZ25W
FZ47 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FZ47
HZ25W | FZ47 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ25W
FZ47 | HZ25W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |