Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.