Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX10

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very close but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was revealed 17 months after the NX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-P3 grades versus the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P3 and the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and NX10 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P3 and NX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX10 will result in more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger E-P3 provides an edge in sensor innovation.