Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung NX20

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was announced 2 years after the NX20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M5 II matches up against the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 II versus Samsung NX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the NX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and NX20 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and NX20.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger E-M5 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.