Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung NX210

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was manufactured 10 months later than the NX210 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PM2 grades vs the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. 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) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the NX210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and NX210 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and NX210.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.