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Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Samsung NX100 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX100 ×
Olympus PEN E-PM1 ×
General
ModelSamsung NX100Olympus PEN E-PM1
BrandSamsungOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberNX100E-PM1
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)121110
Width (mm)3534
Height (mm)7164
Weight (g)463382
Waterproof--
SuccessorSamsung NX200-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsungPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)14.612.3
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)369.72224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.717.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.164.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6252
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.621
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.710.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)563499
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1472 x 976(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1440(2.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.srw)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • mpo (3d)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.95.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 .MP4AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXMicro Four Thirds
LensSamsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 EDOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 77.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)20.00 - 50.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.53
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)4037
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detectionContrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopterOptional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.55-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.83-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)614,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-14
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settings100 - 3200; expandable to 6400Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, center-weighted, spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, NightPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes-
  • 1/16
  • 1/2
  • 1/32
  • 1/4
  • 1/64)
  • 1/8
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (full
  • off. wireless flash control supported.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-7
Flash range description-Bundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/160
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.srw)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional rm-uc1 wired remote
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port for optional evf or gps module (gps10)
  • accessory port 2
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av/remote)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.060.59
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.050.57
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)615
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.95.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)89
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.430.25
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.11
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444sFull Autofocus Lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.289s
Startup time (s)1.11.8
Play -> record time (s)0.70.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)420330
Battery form factorProprietary BP-1310Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeableProprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • olympus viewer 2/[ib] cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows xp / vista / 7; mac os 10.4 or later
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresiFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD moviesSensor-shift Image Stabilization, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Full HD movies, 6 Art Filters



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