Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX30

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL5 versus Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was introduced 15 months earlier than the NX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL5 scores against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL5 has physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 versus the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and NX30 is 88 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL5 and NX30.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX30 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.