Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Samsung NX10
E-PL8 | NX10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | April 2010 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 614k | Clearer screen (+423k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus E-PL8
NX10 | E-PL8 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung NX10
E-PL8 | NX10 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung NX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and NX10 is 86 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Samsung NX10 | |
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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 |