Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung HZ50W

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung HZ50W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and HZ50W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL5 was revealed 2 years after the HZ50W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL5 scores versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL5 versus the HZ50W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and HZ50W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL5 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL5 will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.