Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL8 was introduced 3 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and Galaxy NX is 86 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL8 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.