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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was announced 4 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS50 scores against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ZS50 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 55 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS50

 HZ25W ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung HZ25W

 ZS50 HZ25W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 provides external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 vs the HZ25W.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer ZS50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
33
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (243g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (243g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (243g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70 WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 gr (0.54 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $350