Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-PM2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 9 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PM2 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PM2 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-PM2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.