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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 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
  • Released June 2021
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-P7 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-P7 was introduced 6 years after the NX500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-P7 grades vs the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Samsung NX500

 E-P7 NX500 
RevealedJune 2021February 2015More modern by 78 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Olympus E-P7

 NX500 E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX500

 E-P7 NX500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P7 versus Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P7 compared to the NX500.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and NX500.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P7 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher E-P7 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count high (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
86
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Sports photography highlights
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect AF
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count high (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
87
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
78
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count high (28 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography info
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count high (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging features
Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX500
 Olympus PEN E-P7Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-06-09 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 209
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 118 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 360 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $800 $800