Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX11

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was manufactured 11 months later than the NX11 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PM1 scores against the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with external measurements 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 NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 vs the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and NX11 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and NX11.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer E-PM1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.