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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 III was released 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M10 III grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 E-M10 III Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedAugust 2017January 2014Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 Galaxy Camera 2 E-M10 III 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 E-M10 III Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 III against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and Galaxy Camera 2 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 III has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent E-M10 III will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (410 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
67
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others (410 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (283g)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than others (410g)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than average in class (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-08-31 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $650 $400