Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is EX1

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

The E-M1X was announced 8 years after the TL500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M1X scores against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung TL500
E-M1X | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 105 months |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+423k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus E-M1X
TL500 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung TL500
E-M1X | TL500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X against the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and TL500 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and TL500.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will result in more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Samsung TL500 |
Also Known as | - | EX1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-01-24 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 pounds) | 386g (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 images | - |
Battery style | Built-in | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Cost at launch | $2,999 | $527 |