Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX1000

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was launched 2 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 provides external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 against the NX1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and NX1000.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.