Olympus E-PL9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL9 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL9 was released 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-PL9 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 85 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL9 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The newer E-PL9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.