Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M1 versus Samsung GX-1L, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was released 7 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1 scores versus the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 versus Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 versus the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and GX-1L is 71 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and GX-1L.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-M1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 will have an edge in sensor tech.