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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic LS5 versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was revealed 13 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LS5 matches up against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung HZ25W

 LS5 HZ25W 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic LS5

 HZ25W LS5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ25W

 LS5 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LS5 against the HZ25W.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern LS5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
64
lighter than average (126g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (160 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-21 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 160 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $294 $350