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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS25 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was introduced 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS25 matches up vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung HZ35W

 ZS25 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic ZS25

 HZ35W ZS25 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung HZ35W

 ZS25 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS25 versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS25 compared to the HZ35W.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and HZ35W.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung HZ35W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (220 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 260 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $300