Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung HZ15W

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-P2 and Samsung HZ15W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and HZ15W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was launched 15 months after the HZ15W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-P2 grades against the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys external measurements 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 HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 and Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 versus the HZ15W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and HZ15W is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and HZ15W.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-P2 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-P2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.