Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ25W

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the LZ30 scores versus the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the LZ30 vs the HZ25W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and HZ25W is 66 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and HZ25W.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher LZ30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.