Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200
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![Olympus PEN-F front Olympus PEN-F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-F/Olympus-PEN-F-front.jpg)
![Samsung NX200 front Samsung NX200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-NX200.jpg)
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62 Features
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Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched February 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 Overview
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.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Samsung NX200
PEN-F | NX200 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 48 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+423k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus PEN-F
NX200 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX200
PEN-F | NX200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 size comparison Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-F-vs-Samsung-NX200-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and NX200 is 84 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-F-vs-Samsung-NX200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-F-vs-Samsung-NX200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-F-vs-Samsung-NX200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Samsung NX200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Samsung NX200 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-01-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 lb) | 223g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 894 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,000 | $818 |