Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ25W
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37 Features
41 Overall
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70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
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Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ7 was brought out 19 months later than the HZ25W making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ7 grades against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Samsung HZ25W
| SZ7 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic SZ7
| HZ25W | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung HZ25W
| SZ7 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ7 and Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 vs the HZ25W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and HZ25W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SZ7 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $199 | $350 |