Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was released 24 months prior to the Galaxy Camera making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL2 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and Galaxy Camera is 85 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.