Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX1000

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was brought out 18 months after the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-P5 matches up versus the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 versus Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 compared to the NX1000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and NX1000 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer E-P5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.