Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Let's look closer at the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close but the LX5 (1/1.63") and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX5 was introduced 18 months later than the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX5 scores vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 has external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the LX5 against the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and HZ25W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer LX5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.