Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX mini

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX mini and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL1s matches up vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s 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) while the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PL1s against the NX mini.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and NX mini is 86 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and NX mini.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail using its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be behind in sensor innovation.