Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung GX-10

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-P2 versus Samsung GX-10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was introduced 3 years after the GX-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P2 grades against the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P2 versus Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 vs the GX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and GX-10 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-P2 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern E-P2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.