Olympus E-5 vs Samsung HZ50W

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-5 vs Samsung HZ50W, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and HZ50W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-5 was unveiled 10 months later than the HZ50W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-5 scores vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 comes with outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-5 against the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and HZ50W is 58 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger E-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.