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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S

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

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and GX-1S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was launched 14 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1 III scores versus the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 III GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2006Fresher by 172 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k210kCrisper screen (+827k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 GX-1S E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 III GX-1S 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III versus the GX-1S.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and GX-1S is 67 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and GX-1S.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III will have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
77
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
51
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 no liveview feature
 megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography features
Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
60
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than others (605 grams)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
39
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect AF
 no liveview feature
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
79
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
52
 lighter than others (605 grams)
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (6MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
81
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 has double storage slots
47
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 small screen (2.5 inches)
 no liveview feature
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
79
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic port
9
 can't record video
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung GX-1S
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISamsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Samsung GX-1S
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-02-11 2006-01-16
Physical type 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 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 121 11
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options 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
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
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 -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lbs) 605 grams (1.33 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/MMC card
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $1,800 $850