Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was launched 8 months later than the Galaxy Camera so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-P5 grades against the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and Galaxy Camera is 85 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-P5 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more modern E-P5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.