Olympus E-P3 vs Samsung NX2000

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Olympus E-P3 versus Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.