Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung NX11

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 2 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PM2 scores against the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM2 versus Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the NX11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and NX11 is 89 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and NX11.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.