Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung GX-10

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PM1 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was unveiled 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 and Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the GX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and GX-10 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and GX-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-PM1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.