Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung HZ25W

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P3 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-P3 was revealed 14 months after the HZ25W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-P3 scores vs the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P3 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P3 and the HZ25W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and HZ25W is 86 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-P3 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more modern E-P3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.