Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung HZ50W

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL1 and Samsung HZ50W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and HZ50W (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1 was revealed at a similar time to the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL1 scores against the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 offers outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1 and Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the HZ50W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and HZ50W is 86 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.