Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 15 months after the Galaxy NX making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL7 matches up against the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 against the Galaxy NX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and Galaxy NX is 86 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 provides an advantage in sensor technology.