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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-450 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Samsung HZ25W

 E-450 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus E-450

 HZ25W E-450 
AnnouncedJuly 2010March 2009Fresher by 15 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Samsung HZ25W

 E-450 HZ25W 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (426g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
52
lighter than others (426 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-450
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
9
no video
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus E-450Samsung HZ25W
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