Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung SH100

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung SH100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and SH100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL8 was released 5 years later than the SH100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PL8 matches up versus the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 versus Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL8 and the SH100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and SH100 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL8 and SH100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL8 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent E-PL8 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.