Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB750

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and WB750 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was launched 7 months prior to the WB750 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung WB750 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the WB750.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and WB750 is 88 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and WB750.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB750 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.