Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Samsung HZ25W
FZ80 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 80 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic FZ80
HZ25W | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung HZ25W
FZ80 | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |