Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung NX2000

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 II and Samsung NX2000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 II was released 15 months after the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M5 II grades versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II features outside 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 NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 II and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II versus the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and NX2000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and NX2000.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger E-M5 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.