Olympus E-PL3 vs Samsung NX1100

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL3 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL3 was announced 18 months before the NX1100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL3 scores against the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL3 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL3 versus the NX1100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and NX1100 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and NX1100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older E-PL3 will be behind in sensor tech.