Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX1100

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was revealed 6 months after the NX1100 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-P5 matches up against the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 and the NX1100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and NX1100 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and NX1100.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.