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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was brought out 6 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ80 matches up against the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Samsung HZ25W

 FZ80 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2010Fresher by 80 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FZ80

 HZ25W FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung HZ25W

 FZ80 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 features physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ80 versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ80 compared to the HZ25W.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and HZ25W is 63 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and HZ25W.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger FZ80 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
58
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (616 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
59
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors (616 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
43
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (616g)
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Samsung HZ25W
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ82 WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-01-04 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 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 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $350