Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung NX3000

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was revealed 5 years prior to the NX3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P1 grades vs the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 has got outer 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 NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 compared to the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and NX3000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and NX3000.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.