Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL2 matches up against the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the NX3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and NX3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind in sensor technology.