Olympus E-P2 vs Samsung NX300

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-P2 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-P2 matches up against the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 and Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P2 against the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and NX300 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and NX300.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.