Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung HZ15W, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HZ15W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was released 10 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M1X scores versus the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X offers outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X vs the HZ15W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and HZ15W is 54 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer E-M1X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.