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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 III was announced 14 years after the GX-1L which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 III grades against the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Samsung GX-1L

 E-M1 III GX-1L 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2006Newer by 170 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k210kSharper screen (+827k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Olympus E-M1 III

 GX-1L E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung GX-1L

 E-M1 III GX-1L 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 III vs the GX-1L.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and GX-1L is 67 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer extra detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
9
no video
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung GX-1L
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Samsung GX-1L
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-02-11 2006-02-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 5
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.50 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $1,800 $0