Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Samsung HZ25W and Olympus E-P5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung HZ25W has external dimensions of 116 x 83 x 92 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 3.62″) and weighs 428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz) (including batteries). Olympus E-P5 has external dimensions of 122 x 69 x 37 mm (4.8 x 2.72 x 1.46″) and weighs 420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung HZ25W and the Olympus E-P5. Olympus E-P5 is 14mm shorter and 55mm thinner than Samsung HZ25W but it is also 6mm wider. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Samsung HZ25W has a built-in lens but Olympus E-P5 doesn't. Once you put a lens on E-P5, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Samsung HZ25W and Olympus E-P5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus E-P5 is 8g lighter than the Samsung HZ25W but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on E-P5, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Samsung HZ25W (WB5000) nor Olympus PEN E-P5 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung HZ25W and Olympus E-P5's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus E-P5 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Samsung HZ25W has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to E-P5.