Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung DV150F

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and DV150F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was manufactured 23 months before the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-1 vs the DV150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and DV150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and DV150F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older XZ-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.