Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung HZ15W

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and HZ15W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was revealed 24 months later than the HZ15W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the XZ-1 matches up versus the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 has external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-1 vs the HZ15W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and HZ15W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ15W will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern XZ-1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.