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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung TL500

 E-M1X TL500 
RevealedJanuary 2019July 2010More modern by 105 months
Display resolution1037k614kClearer display (+423k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus E-M1X

 TL500 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung TL500

 E-M1X TL500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Samsung TL500 Street photography info
67
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (997g)
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (870 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (997g)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (870 per charge)
two card slots
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
heavier than others (997g)
64
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (386 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Samsung TL500
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSamsung TL500
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