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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The E-P7 was unveiled 9 years after the NX1000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-P7 matches up vs the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Samsung NX1000

 E-P7 NX1000 
ReleasedJune 2021April 2012Newer by 112 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus E-P7

 NX1000 E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX1000

 E-P7 NX1000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display size

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P7 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P7 and the NX1000.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and NX1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-P7 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more recent E-P7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
87
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography info
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX1000
 Olympus PEN E-P7Samsung NX1000
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus PEN E-P7 Samsung NX1000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-09 2012-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 118 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $800 $388