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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was launched around the same time to the NX2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-P5 grades against the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Samsung NX2000

 E-P5 NX2000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus E-P5

 NX2000 E-P5 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1037kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Samsung NX2000

 E-P5 NX2000 
LaunchedOctober 2013November 2013Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 has got external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 against the NX2000.

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and NX2000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and NX2000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (420 grams)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
61
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography info
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
68
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (420 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than average in class (228g)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (420 grams)
35
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus E-P5 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus PEN E-P5Samsung NX2000
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Samsung NX2000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-10-03 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 420 gr (0.93 lb) 228 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.3
DXO Low light score 895 908
Other
Battery life 330 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $389 $599