Olympus E-600 vs Samsung HZ25W

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-600 and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-600 was introduced 10 months earlier than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-600 matches up vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 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).

Look at the Olympus E-600 and Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-600 against the HZ25W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and HZ25W is 71 and 70 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and HZ25W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-600 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older E-600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.