Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX mini

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was announced 3 years before the NX mini which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-P3 grades against the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P3 against the NX mini.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and NX mini is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P3 and NX mini.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give you greater detail with its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.