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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was launched 13 months later than the HZ25W making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS7 matches up vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ZS7 HZ25W 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic ZS7

 HZ25W ZS7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung HZ25W

 ZS7 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS7 versus the HZ25W.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and HZ25W.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS7 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Samsung HZ25W
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ10 WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $350