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Comparison of Olympus PEN-F and Samsung NX30 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus PEN-F ×
Samsung NX30 ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN-FSamsung NX30
BrandOlympusSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberPEN-FNX30
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125127
Width (mm)3742
Height (mm)7296
Weight (g)434654
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Samsung
Effective megapixels (MP)20.320.3
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)226.2368.95
Sensor width (mm)17.423.5
Sensor height (mm)1315.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.364.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score7476
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.123.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.412.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)8941,014
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.48.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsSamsung NX
Lens-Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-27.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.06
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-28
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)Samsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / OLED
Viewfinder typeEVF; 2.36M-dot OLED, 1.08x - 1.23x magnification, 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensorTiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eq
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.620.64
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.230.96
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,037,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)14-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAUTO: ISO Low (80) - 25600 (customizable, Default: 80-1600); Manual ISO: Low (80) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectableAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb (kelvin)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4); wb tuning: +/-7 steps along a-b / g-m axis
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot meteringMulti, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, ChildrenBeauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual（1/1 (full) - 1/64）
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)911
Flash range descriptionBundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100Lens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 or via wi-fi
  • threaded cable release
  • optional wired via usb
  • wi-fi live view
Connections (extended)
  • combined av/usb connector compatible with optional remote cable rm-uc1
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • mult-function usb port compatible with wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.850.62
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.73
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-21
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.950.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.48.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4321
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.58.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3912
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.48.8
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2911
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.410.23
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.08
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s
Startup time (s)1.80.8
Play -> record time (s)0.50.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)63.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330360
Battery life, video (minutes)80-
Battery form factorProprietary BLN-1Proprietary BP-1410
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1410mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-1410 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
  • adobe lightroom v5
  • ilauncher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto Back



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