Olympus E-500 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-500 and Samsung NX2000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-500 was launched 9 years prior to the NX2000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-500 grades vs the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-500 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-500 and Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-500 and the NX2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and NX2000 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-500 and NX2000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-500 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.