Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the NX1100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P1 grades vs the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P1 and the NX1100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and NX1100 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and NX1100.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.