Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-P2 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was revealed 4 years before the Galaxy NX which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-P2 matches up versus the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 features outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 and the Galaxy NX.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and Galaxy NX is 86 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.