Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Released July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FZ60 was released 2 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ60 matches up versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Samsung HZ25W
FZ60 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FZ60
HZ25W | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung HZ25W
FZ60 | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ60 and Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 compared to the HZ25W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and HZ25W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and HZ25W.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ60 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Panasonic FZ60 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Samsung HZ25W |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | WB5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" 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 | ||
Battery life | 450 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $350 | $350 |