Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ25W

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was launched 3 years after the HZ25W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1 matches up against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 vs the HZ25W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and HZ25W is 79 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The younger 1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.