Olympus E-M10 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was brought out 20 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M10 II scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 II versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and Galaxy Camera 2 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 II has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer E-M10 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.