Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung HZ25W
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33
Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
33
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
33
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Also referred to as WB5000
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Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS5 matches up versus the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Samsung HZ25W
| ZS5 | HZ25W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS5
| HZ25W | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Samsung HZ25W
| ZS5 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS5 compared to the HZ25W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (214g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
lighter than others (214 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | WB5000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $350 |