Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Introduced March 2009
- Old Model is Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also Known as WB5000

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The E-450 was released 15 months before the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-450 grades vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Samsung HZ25W
E-450 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus E-450
HZ25W | E-450 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 15 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Samsung HZ25W
E-450 | HZ25W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-450 compared to the HZ25W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and HZ25W is 77 and 70 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and HZ25W.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus E-450 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also called as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-03-31 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426g (0.94 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 512 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $138 | $350 |