Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 21 months later than the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL7 scores vs the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 offers outside dimensions 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 NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and NX300M is 86 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and NX300M.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PL7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.