Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung HZ50W

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung HZ50W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and HZ50W (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was released within a month of the HZ50W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P2 matches up versus the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 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).

Look at the Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-P2 compared to the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and HZ50W is 86 and 70 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.