Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung NX10

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was launched 3 years after the NX10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PM2 grades vs the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 versus the NX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and NX10 is 89 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and NX10.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.