Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX5

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-15 was revealed 3 years after the NX5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-15 grades versus the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the NX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and NX5 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and NX5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-15 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-15 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.