Olympus 1s vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 1s versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 1s was brought out 16 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1s matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 1s versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1s compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and Galaxy Camera 2 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1s due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 1s should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.