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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL9
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was released 6 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL8 scores vs the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Samsung NX10

 E-PL8 NX10 
IntroducedSeptember 2016April 2010Fresher by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k614kClearer screen (+423k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus E-PL8

 NX10 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung NX10

 E-PL8 NX10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 vs the NX10.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and NX10 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and NX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-PL8 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher E-PL8 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography info
Samsung NX10 Street photography info
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography details
Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography info
Samsung NX10 Travel photography info
72
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX10 Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
24
provides face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung NX10
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Samsung NX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-19 2010-04-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 gr (0.79 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 350 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $626