Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P3 was revealed 20 months earlier than the NX1100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-P3 grades against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 has outer dimensions 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P3 against the NX1100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and NX1100 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and NX1100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P3 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-P3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.