Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX10

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-PM1 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was announced 20 months after the NX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PM1 matches up versus the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM1 and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM1 vs the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and NX10 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and NX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will give you extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger E-PM1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.