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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 8 months after the HZ25W so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-10 grades versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 SZ-10 HZ25W 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2010More modern by 8 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 HZ25W SZ-10 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 SZ-10 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 and the HZ25W.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and HZ25W.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ-10 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 you can focus manually
 delivers RAW files
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
40
 excellent zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
34
 excellent zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
65
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 long reach (504mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 long zoom (624mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
40
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
43
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
24
 decently wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-10 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $350