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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was released 5 months before the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS10 grades against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TS10 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic TS10

 HZ25W TS10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ25W

 TS10 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS10 against the HZ25W.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-21 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $350