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Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL7
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL6 versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 9 months after the NX2000 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Samsung NX2000

 E-PL6 NX2000 
AnnouncedAugust 2014November 2013More modern by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus E-PL6

 NX2000 E-PL6 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung NX2000

 E-PL6 NX2000 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 and the NX2000.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and NX2000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and NX2000.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography info
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
85
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging info
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic support
35
touch screen
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Samsung NX2000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-08-01 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 228g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $599