Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was introduced 3 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

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

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 features external measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M10 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier.