Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
33
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Samsung HZ25W
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
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Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS3 was launched 13 months earlier than the HZ25W which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS3 scores versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung HZ25W
| ZS3 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS3
| HZ25W | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung HZ25W
| ZS3 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS3 vs the HZ25W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS3 and HZ25W.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ25W to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
lighter than average in class (229g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | WB5000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 229g (0.50 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $350 |
