Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and HZ15W (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P3 was released 2 years after the HZ15W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-P3 grades versus the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W 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-P3 versus Samsung HZ15W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P3 vs the HZ15W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and HZ15W is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and HZ15W.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-P3 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The newer E-P3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.