Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung NX300M

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PM2 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was released 5 months after the NX300M and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PM2 scores against the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM2 vs the NX300M.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and NX300M is 89 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and NX300M.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.