Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was brought out 19 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XZ-1 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 has outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-1 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.