Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung HZ35W
ZS25 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic ZS25
HZ35W | ZS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung HZ35W
ZS25 | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |