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Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PM2 versus Samsung ST100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and ST100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was released 3 years after the ST100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PM2 grades versus the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Samsung ST100

 E-PM2 ST100 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Olympus E-PM2

 ST100 E-PM2 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Samsung ST100

 E-PM2 ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM2 versus Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 and the ST100.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and ST100 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and ST100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
70
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
Street photography with Samsung ST100
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
65
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
supports touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM2
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging info
Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Samsung ST100
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Samsung ST100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-05-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $448 $250