Olympus E-520 vs Samsung HZ25W

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-520 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-520 was manufactured 22 months prior to the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-520 matches up vs the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 enjoys physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-520 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-520 compared to the HZ25W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and HZ25W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-520 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.