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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was launched 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LF1 grades against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 LF1 HZ25W 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2010More recent by 42 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic LF1

 HZ25W LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung HZ25W

 LF1 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 versus the HZ25W.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The LF1 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The younger LF1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
34
focusing manually
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-26 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $350