Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX1000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The PEN-F was brought out 3 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PEN-F grades vs the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F has got external dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the PEN-F vs the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and NX1000 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and NX1000.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more modern PEN-F should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.