Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX2000

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was manufactured 14 months prior to the NX2000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL5 grades against the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL5 against the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and NX2000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and NX2000.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.