Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was announced 3 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-P5 scores versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has outside 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) while the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung NX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P5 versus the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and NX100 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and NX100.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-P5 will render more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.