Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Alternate Name is WB5000
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZR1 was introduced 11 months earlier than the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZR1 scores versus the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung HZ25W
| ZR1 | HZ25W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZR1
| HZ25W | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung HZ25W
| ZR1 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZR1 vs the HZ25W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | WB5000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-07-27 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine V | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $280 | $350 |