Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was introduced 5 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS60 scores versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS60 has outer dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS60 and the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS60 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.