Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX100

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1s and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was brought out 3 months after the NX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL1s grades versus the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s features outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1s and Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s against the NX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and NX100 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will render greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.