Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung HZ10W

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P1 versus Samsung HZ10W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and HZ10W (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-P1 was released 3 months after the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-P1 matches up vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 has got outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P1 and the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and HZ10W is 86 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P1 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.