Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was introduced 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II has got outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and Galaxy Camera 2 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.