Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung HZ50W

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 III versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and HZ50W (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was announced 9 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M1 III matches up against the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III vs the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.