Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung HZ10W

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung HZ10W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and HZ10W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was released 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-P5 grades versus the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 has physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 and the HZ10W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and HZ10W is 85 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.