Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL8 was manufactured 4 years after the NX1000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL8 matches up vs the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 has physical 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 NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 and the NX1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and NX1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PL8 will have a benefit in sensor technology.