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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was released 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS15 grades against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ZS15 HZ25W 
RevealedJune 2012July 2010More recent by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS15

 HZ25W ZS15 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung HZ25W

 ZS15 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS15 against the HZ25W.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
61
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (208g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25 WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-29 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 gr (0.46 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $350