Samsung GX-1S vs OM System OM-1

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung GX-1S and the OM System OM-1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung GX-1S was introduced in January 2006 and OM System OM-1 was introduced in February 2022. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung GX-1S Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 210k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      OM System OM-1 Highlights

      • 20.4 MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked Live MOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 1053 Focus Points (1053 Cross-type)
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 5,760k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Mechanical and 120.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • HDR-HLG, OM-Log
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung GX-1S and OM System OM-1.

      PROS

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Video Capture
      •   Stacked Live MOS Sensor
      •   1053 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Live Composition
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 5,760k dot
      •   No Blackout Viewfinder
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 120.0 fps
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 520 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.4 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -6 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

      Advantage of Samsung GX-1S

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung GX-1S over OM System OM-1.

      Samsung GX-1S vs OM System OM-1
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Built-in Flash vs

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      Advantage of OM System OM-1

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose OM System OM-1 over Samsung GX-1S.

      Samsung GX-1S vs OM System OM-1
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 20.4 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2008 vs 5184 x 3888
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 1053
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Vehicle Tracking Mode vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 210k dot vs 1,620k dot
      Live View vs
      Live Composition vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.63x vs 0.83x
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.8 fps vs 120.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/180 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz) vs 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Samsung GX-1S OM System OM-1
        High Native ISO200200
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Samsung GX-1S has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 210k dot resolution and OM System OM-1 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,620k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes OM System OM-1 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. OM System OM-1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on OM System OM-1) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      OM System OM-1 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Samsung GX-1S has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderOM System OM-1 has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 5,760k dot resolution. Samsung GX-1S has 95% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification and OM System OM-1 has 100% coverage with 1.65x (0.83x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Samsung GX-1S features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200. OM System OM-1 features a 20.4 megapixel Micro Four Thirds Stacked Live MOS sensor with dimensions of 17.4 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 80 - 102,400 in boosted mode.

      OM System OM-1 has Stacked Live MOS sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Samsung GX-1S can take pictures up to 3008 x 2008 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 with 3:2 aspect ratios. OM System OM-1 is equipped with TruePic X Dual Quad processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Samsung GX-1S has Pentax KAF lens mount and OM System OM-1 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Samsung GX-1S its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in OM System OM-1 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Low-Pass Filter on OM System OM-1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on OM System OM-1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on OM System OM-1

      OM System OM-1 has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 7 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on OM System OM-1

      OM System OM-1 has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on OM System OM-1

      OM System OM-1 has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 LE) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung GX-1S comes with 4 x AA battery pack and OM System OM-1 comes with BLX-1 battery pack with battery life of 520 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung GX-1S has a single SD/MMC card slot. OM System OM-1 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      OM System OM-1 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung GX-1S, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on OM System OM-1. Samsung GX-1S can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps. OM System OM-1 can shoot continuously up to 120.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 10.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


      Focusing

      Samsung GX-1S has 11 focusing points and OM System OM-1 has 1053 (1053 cross-type) focusing points. OM System OM-1 has detection range from -6 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of OM System OM-1 ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Samsung GX-1S and ±5 EV range on OM System OM-1. You can also do and manual exposure adjustment on Samsung GX-1S and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on OM System OM-1.


      Flash

      Samsung GX-1S has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash. OM System OM-1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Samsung GX-1S and 1/250 sec on OM System OM-1.

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung GX-1S body has dimensions of 125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6") and OM System OM-1 body has dimensions of 135 x 92 x 73 mm (5.31 x 3.62 x 2.87"). Samsung GX-1S weighs 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz) and OM System OM-1 weighs 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz).

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      125 mm

      93 mm

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      135 mm

      92 mm

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      93 mm

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      92 mm

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      66 mm

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      73 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung GX-1S and OM System OM-1

      Samsung GX-1S and OM System OM-1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      POOR
      49
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   1053 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 5,760k dot
      •   No Blackout Viewfinder
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 120.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 520 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   1053 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 5,760k dot
      •   No Blackout Viewfinder
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 120.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 520 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   1053 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      GOOD
      75
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Small Sensor
      •   1053 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 520 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung GX-1S and OM System OM-1 and give them scores of 53 and 86 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      86

      Sensor

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      76
      •   Stacked Live MOS Sensor
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.4 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 120.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording

      Focusing

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   -6 EV Min AF Detection
      •   1053 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 5,760k dot

      Connectivity

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      POOR
      47
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung GX-1S

      OM System OM-1

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 520 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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