Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.