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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
54
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was revealed 8 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M1X grades against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung HZ25W

 E-M1X HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019July 2010More recent by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus E-M1X

 HZ25W E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung HZ25W

 E-M1X HZ25W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X offers outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X and the HZ25W.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and HZ25W is 54 and 70 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
34
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
67
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (997g)
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
has double storage slots
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
67
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-24 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $2,999 $350