Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung HZ25W
TS5 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |