Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX20

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-P2 and Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P2 was introduced 24 months before the NX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-P2 grades vs the NX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P2 and Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 compared to the NX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and NX20 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and NX20.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.