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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P2
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX2000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P3 grades against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Samsung NX2000

 E-P3 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus E-P3

 NX2000 E-P3 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2011More modern by 27 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k614kSharper display (+538k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Samsung NX2000

 E-P3 NX2000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P3 versus the NX2000.

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and NX2000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and NX2000.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Travel photography details
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
60
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
35
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus PEN E-P3Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus PEN E-P3 Samsung NX2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-08-17 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 369 gr (0.81 lbs) 228 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 75
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 12.3
DXO Low light score 536 908
Other
Battery life 330 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $599