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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
33

Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(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
(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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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 ZS3 HZ25W 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS3

		

		

			
 HZ25W ZS3 
AnnouncedJuly 2010May 2009Newer by 13 months
Manual focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 ZS3 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
19
 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
34
 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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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
60
 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
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
24
 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
34
 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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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
63
 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)
52
 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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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
35
 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
43
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
30
 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
24
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Samsung 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