Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung GX-10

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-PL1 versus Samsung GX-10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1 was manufactured 3 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PL1 grades against the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL1 versus Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1 versus the GX-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and GX-10 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and GX-10.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-PL1 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PL1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.