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Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2003
  • Later Model is Olympus E-3
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-1 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and HZ50W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-1 was unveiled 7 years before the HZ50W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-1 scores against the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Samsung HZ50W

 E-1 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus E-1

 HZ50W E-1 
ReleasedMay 2010November 2003More modern by 78 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k134kClearer display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Samsung HZ50W

 E-1 HZ50W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 enjoys outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-1 versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-1 and the HZ50W.

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and HZ50W is 59 and 70 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will give extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5MP)
45
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than average (735g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
47
lighter than average (735 grams)
environment proof
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus E-1Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus E-1 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as - WB5500
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2003-11-29 2010-05-03
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2560 x 1920 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 134 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735g (1.62 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 116 x 83 x 91mm (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
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,700 $250