Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very close but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL5 was released 6 months after the NX1000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-PL5 scores against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL5 has got external dimensions 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 NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the NX1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and NX1000.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.