Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W
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37 Features
65 Overall
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70 Imaging
36 Features
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Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- New Model is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 1 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and HZ50W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The 1 was revealed 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 scores against the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Samsung HZ50W
1 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | May 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus 1
HZ50W | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Samsung HZ50W
1 | HZ50W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 vs the HZ50W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and HZ50W is 79 and 70 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and HZ50W.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called as | - | WB5500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402g (0.89 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $700 | $250 |