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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ZS60 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2010More modern by 67 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS60

 HZ25W ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung HZ25W

 ZS60 HZ25W 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
53
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ80 WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (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 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $248 $350