Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the HZ25W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern XZ-10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.