Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-P7 was announced 10 years after the NX100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-P7 scores vs the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P7 has outside measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-P7 compared to the NX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and NX100 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P7 and NX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P7 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-P7 will provide greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent E-P7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.