Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-P1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was introduced 5 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-P1 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.