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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS25 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was announced 3 years after the HZ30W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS25 grades against the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung HZ30W

          

          

            
 TS25 HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic TS25

          

          

            
 HZ30W TS25 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung HZ30W

          

          

            
 TS25 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 provides external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TS25 compared to the HZ30W.
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and HZ30W.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent TS25 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

            Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
30
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
28
 focusing manually
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lighter than average (144 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
42
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
70
 lighter than average (144g)
 environment proofing
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
41
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
31
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (144g)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
30
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $280