Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX11

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus E-P2 versus Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the NX11 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-P2 scores vs the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 features outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P2 versus Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P2 vs the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and NX11 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and NX11.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX11 will offer you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.