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Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
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Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX2000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very well matched but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was launched 2 years later than the NX2000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PEN-F matches up against the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Samsung NX2000

 PEN-F NX2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2013Fresher by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus PEN-F

 NX2000 PEN-F 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1037kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX2000

 PEN-F NX2000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F has got outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F compared to the NX2000.

Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and NX2000 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and NX2000.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The PEN-F has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more modern PEN-F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography details
Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
75
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography information
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (330 shots)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging factors
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone jack
35
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus PEN-FSamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN-F Samsung NX2000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-27 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 81 21
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 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), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 228 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 75
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.3
DXO Low light rating 894 908
Other
Battery life 330 shots 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $599