Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung WB250F

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung WB250F, 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 image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and WB250F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was announced 6 years after the WB250F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M5 III scores vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M5 III against the WB250F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and WB250F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and WB250F.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.