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Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 II
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was unveiled 4 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 E-M5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution610k0kClearer screen (+610k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus E-M5

 Galaxy Camera 4G E-M5 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 E-M5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedApril 2012August 2012Similar age
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 81 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M5 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
82
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
66
environment proof
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-30 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 610k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 425 grams (0.94 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $799 $550