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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS4 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 TS4 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was manufactured 20 months later than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TS4 grades against the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TS4 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic TS4

 HZ25W TS4 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung HZ25W

 TS4 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS4 vs the HZ25W.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and HZ25W.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
manual focus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
66
great battery life (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-31 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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
Battery life 310 pictures -
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 1 1
Launch cost $399 $350