Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung NX11

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 2 months later than the NX11 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the NX11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and NX11 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX11 will resolve extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.