Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P3 was released 22 months before the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P3 matches up against the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and Galaxy NX is 86 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P3 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-P3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.