Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1 III versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was introduced 7 years after the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1 III matches up against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III features physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 III against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and Galaxy Camera is 67 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III should have an edge in sensor technology.