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Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL8
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 2 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL7 scores against the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Samsung NX1000

 E-PL7 NX1000 
IntroducedSeptember 2014April 2012More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus E-PL7

 NX1000 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Samsung NX1000

 E-PL7 NX1000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with exterior dimensions 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 NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 and the NX1000.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and NX1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and NX1000.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography details
Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
85
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL7
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Samsung NX1000
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Samsung NX1000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL7 Samsung NX1000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-01 2012-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 81 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357g (0.79 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 72
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.4
DXO Low light rating 873 840
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $388