Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung CL80

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung CL80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very close but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and CL80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 was manufactured 3 years after the CL80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1 scores against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 versus the CL80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and CL80 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and CL80.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.