Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung NX1000

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX1000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P1 grades vs the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 features external 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 NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 vs the NX1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and NX1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.