Olympus E-5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-5 versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty comparable but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and HZ10W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was revealed 21 months later than the HZ10W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-5 matches up versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 provides outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-5 versus Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-5 vs the HZ10W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and HZ10W is 58 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-5 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.