Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly close but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The PEN-F was announced 3 years after the NX200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the PEN-F grades against the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PEN-F versus the NX200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and NX200 is 84 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and NX200.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The PEN-F features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The newer PEN-F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.