Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung NX200

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was manufactured 4 years after the NX200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL8 grades against the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 provides external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL8 versus the NX200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and NX200 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and NX200.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX200 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.