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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively close but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-P7 was announced 7 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-P7 scores against the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Samsung NX2000

 E-P7 NX2000 
RevealedJune 2021November 2013Fresher by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus E-P7

 NX2000 E-P7 
Screen size3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1040kSharper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX2000

 E-P7 NX2000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P7 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P7 vs the NX2000.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and NX2000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P7 and NX2000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-P7 features the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more recent E-P7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P7
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
86
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (228 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Travel photography info
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
87
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (228g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
80
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus PEN E-P7Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus PEN E-P7 Samsung NX2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-09 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 118 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 228 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" 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 not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $800 $599