Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung NX1100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus E-PL8 has external dimensions of 115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5″) and weighs 357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz) (including batteries). Samsung NX1100 has external dimensions of 114 x 63 x 37 mm (4.49 x 2.48 x 1.46″) and weighs 222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus E-PL8 and the Samsung NX1100. Samsung NX1100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Olympus E-PL8.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung NX1100.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung NX1100.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung NX1100 is significantly lighter (135g ) than the Olympus E-PL8 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Samsung NX1100 has an APS-C sized sensor and Olympus E-PL8 has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, Olympus E-PL8's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Samsung NX1100 lenses.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus PEN E-PL8 nor Samsung NX1100 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung NX1100's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus E-PL8 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Samsung NX1100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to E-PL8.