Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung HZ25W

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced 4 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS30 grades versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS30 against the HZ25W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS30 should have a benefit in sensor tech.