Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX1000

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.