Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched April 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
- Later Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released April 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX11
Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-P2 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-P2 was released about the same time to the NX10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-P2 matches up vs the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Samsung NX10
E-P2 | NX10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus E-P2
NX10 | E-P2 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Samsung NX10
E-P2 | NX10 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | April 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-P2 versus the NX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and NX10 is 86 and 80 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and NX10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Samsung NX10 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2010-04-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 505 | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $799 | $626 |