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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was brought out 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS5 matches up against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TS5 HZ25W 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic TS5

 HZ25W TS5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung HZ25W

 TS5 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TS5 compared to the HZ25W.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and HZ25W.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS5 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger TS5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
focusing manually
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
52
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT5 WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-12 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 370 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 -
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 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $350