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

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.

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.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
E-PL8 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 50 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+1037k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus E-PL8
Galaxy Camera 4G | E-PL8 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
E-PL8 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |