Olympus E-PL7 vs Samsung NX500

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was brought out 5 months prior to the NX500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys external dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 versus the NX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and NX500.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX500 will render more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.