Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung HZ15W

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PM1 and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and HZ15W (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PM1 scores vs the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM1 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PM1 against the HZ15W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and HZ15W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-PM1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.