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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was launched 7 months after the HZ25W so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS10 grades vs the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ZS10 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS10

 HZ25W ZS10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung HZ25W

 ZS10 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 has external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 vs the HZ25W.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ZS10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (219g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-25 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $350