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Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL8
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL7 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was announced 4 months after the NX3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Samsung NX3000

 E-PL7 NX3000 
Screen resolution1037k461kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Olympus E-PL7

 NX3000 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Samsung NX3000

 E-PL7 NX3000 
LaunchedSeptember 2014May 2014Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL7 and the NX3000.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and NX3000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and NX3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography details
72
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
78
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography details
Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
57
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography information
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography information
85
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (230g)
good MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (230g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Samsung NX3000
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Samsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Samsung NX3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-01 2014-05-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 grams (0.79 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $499 $897