Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 was announced 9 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M5 grades against the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and Galaxy Camera is 81 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.