Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-P1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-P1 was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-P1 grades against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and Galaxy Camera is 86 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.