Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was brought out 19 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ1 grades against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ1 and the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ1 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.