Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung NX10

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P1 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The E-P1 was introduced 8 months prior to the NX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up against the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 comes with physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 versus the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and NX10 is 86 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and NX10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will provide greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.