Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and Galaxy Camera 2 is 81 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.