Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL1s versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was revealed 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL1s matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and Galaxy Camera 2 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1s with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.