Olympus E-PL3 vs Samsung HZ10W

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL3 and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and HZ10W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL3 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL3 grades vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL3 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL3 and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL3 vs the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and HZ10W is 88 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL3 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer E-PL3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.