Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ15W

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 23 months later than the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the HZ15W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and HZ15W is 79 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and HZ15W.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ will have a benefit in sensor tech.