Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung NX300M

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus PEN-F versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very close but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The PEN-F was launched 3 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PEN-F scores versus the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F features 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) while the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus PEN-F versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the PEN-F versus the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and NX300M is 84 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and NX300M.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The PEN-F features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer PEN-F provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.