Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced November 2011
- New Model is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Replaced the Samsung NX10
- Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Samsung NX11
| E-PM1 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2011 |  | December 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus E-PM1
| NX11 | E-PM1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Samsung NX11
| E-PM1 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Samsung NX11 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-11-23 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 52 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 499 | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $626 |