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Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • New Model is Olympus E-PM2
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 9 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PM1 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 E-PM1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus E-PM1

 Galaxy Camera 4G E-PM1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012November 2011Fresher by 9 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 E-PM1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM1 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-PM1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
45
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Timelapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
36
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-23 2012-08-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 -
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265 grams (0.58 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $550