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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
82
Imaging
52
Features
73
Overall
60
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 was unveiled 3 years after the HZ25W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M10 grades vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 E-M10 HZ25W 
RevealedMarch 2014July 2010More modern by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus E-M10

 HZ25W E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Samsung HZ25W

 E-M10 HZ25W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 compared to the HZ25W.

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and HZ25W is 82 and 70 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
67
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (396g)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-03-18 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) 5.60 m
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $350