Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was released 3 months later than the NX3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PL6 scores versus the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 vs the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and NX3000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and NX3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.