Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX200

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 21 months earlier than the NX200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL1 scores against the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 provides outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL1 versus the NX200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and NX200 is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and NX200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX200 will produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.