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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70 Imaging
34 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was announced 2 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS30 grades versus the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung HZ25W

          

          

            
 ZS30 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 HZ25W ZS30 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung HZ25W

          

          

            
 ZS30 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS30 versus the HZ25W.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and HZ25W.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

            Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
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 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 incredible zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 boasts touch focus
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 great reach (624mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ40 WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Battery life 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $350