Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was introduced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XZ-1 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 offers external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-1 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and Galaxy Camera is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.