Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 23 months earlier than the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 provides outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 against the NX1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and NX1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and NX1000.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.