Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ15W

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and HZ15W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was launched 8 years after the HZ15W which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 III scores against the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III has got outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 III versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 III vs the HZ15W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and HZ15W is 80 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III is going to have an edge in sensor tech.