Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung DV300F

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung DV300F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 was unveiled 23 months later than the DV300F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1 scores versus the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 versus the DV300F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and DV300F is 71 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and DV300F.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-M1 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent E-M1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.