Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX mini

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P5 and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was introduced 5 months prior to the NX mini and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P5 matches up vs the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P5 and Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-P5 vs the NX mini.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and NX mini is 85 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and NX mini.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give more detail using its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.