Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung HZ25W

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PL1s and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was released 5 months later than the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL1s scores vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s features outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s against the HZ25W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and HZ25W is 86 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.