Olympus E-1 vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-1 vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was revealed 11 years before the NX2000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-1 matches up versus the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 comes with outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 compared to the NX2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and NX2000 is 59 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and NX2000.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX2000 will give more detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.