Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-15 grades versus the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the HZ25W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.