Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1 versus Samsung GX-1S, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and GX-1S (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was introduced 7 years after the GX-1S which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1 grades against the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 features physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Samsung GX-1S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 and the GX-1S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and GX-1S is 71 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and GX-1S.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M1 will deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.