Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX mini

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was announced 3 years prior to the NX mini which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PM1 grades versus the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM1 versus Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM1 versus the NX mini.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and NX mini is 89 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and NX mini.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will resolve extra detail with its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.