Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ15W

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-1 versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and HZ15W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was revealed 6 years earlier than the HZ15W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-1 scores vs the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-1 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-1 versus the HZ15W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and HZ15W is 59 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and HZ15W.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-1 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ15W will produce extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.