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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic SZ10 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 4 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ10 matches up vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 SZ10 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic SZ10

 HZ25W SZ10 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung HZ25W

 SZ10 HZ25W 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 and the HZ25W.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low fps (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (177 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
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
Retail pricing $200 $350