Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M5 III versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was revealed 5 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III features outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 III vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and Galaxy Camera 2 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 III provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.