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Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was brought out at a similar time to the Galaxy NX and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 E-PM2 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus E-PM2

 Galaxy NX E-PM2 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 E-PM2 Galaxy NX 
RevealedMay 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 and the Galaxy NX.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and Galaxy NX is 89 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
66
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
great battery (440 per charge)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM2
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
34
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-05-21 2013-06-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 495 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 440 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $448 $1,300