Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ50W

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and HZ50W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was introduced 4 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M5 II grades versus the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 II versus the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and HZ50W is 80 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and HZ50W.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger E-M5 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.