Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Launched July 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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 Known as WB5000
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ70 was announced 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ70 matches up versus the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Samsung HZ25W
FZ70 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FZ70
HZ25W | FZ70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung HZ25W
FZ70 | HZ25W | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ70 versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ70 and the HZ25W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and HZ25W is 63 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and HZ25W.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger FZ70 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-07-18 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 606 gr (1.34 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 171 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $350 |