Olympus E-30 vs Samsung HZ25W

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-30 scores vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-30 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-30 vs the HZ25W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and HZ25W is 60 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-30 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.