Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung GX-1L

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-PL5 and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL5 was revealed 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL5 matches up versus the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 has outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL5 vs the GX-1L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and GX-1L is 88 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and GX-1L.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-PL5 will offer you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.