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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was unveiled 4 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 E-PL8 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedSeptember 2016August 2012Newer by 50 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k0kCrisper display (+1037k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus E-PL8

 Galaxy Camera 4G E-PL8 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 E-PL8 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-PL8 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The fresher E-PL8 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
71
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
36
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 gr (0.79 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $550