Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX3000
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Launched May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe E-PL1 was announced 5 years before the NX3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Samsung NX3000
E-PL1 | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Olympus E-PL1
NX3000 | E-PL1 | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | May 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Samsung NX3000
E-PL1 | NX3000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1 and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the NX3000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and NX3000 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and NX3000.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Samsung NX3000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2014-05-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 370 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $288 | $897 |