Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX200

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL7 and Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 2 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL7 grades vs the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the NX200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and NX200 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and NX200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.