Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 1 and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was unveiled 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1 scores against the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 has got external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1 and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 against the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and HZ10W is 79 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and HZ10W.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus 1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger 1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.