Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung NX2000

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PL2 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL2 matches up vs the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 has outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL2 and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL2 versus the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and NX2000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and NX2000.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.