• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung TL500 advantages over Olympus E-P7

  • Thinner
    29 mm vs 38 mm
    Thinner

Olympus E-P7 advantages over Samsung TL500

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.36 vs 2.08 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 614k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LX3

Samsung TL500
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Longer exposure
Olympus E-P7
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

Samsung TL500
Olympus XZ-1
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Integrated ND filter
Olympus E-P7
Olympus XZ-1
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Integrated ND filter

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Samsung TL500
Olympus XZ-2
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
Olympus E-P7
Olympus XZ-2
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Integrated ND filter

Compared to Pentax MX-1

Samsung TL500
Pentax MX-1
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Thinner
  • Hot shoe
  • $399
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus E-P7
Pentax MX-1
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $399
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Integrated ND filter

Compared to Canon N100

Samsung TL500
Canon N100
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Olympus E-P7
Canon N100
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
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