Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ15W

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was unveiled 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS25 matches up vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS25 versus the HZ15W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and HZ15W.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger ZS25 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.