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Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Samsung NX10 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX10 ×
Olympus PEN E-PL2 ×
General
ModelSamsung NX10Olympus PEN E-PL2
BrandSamsungOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberNX10E-PL2
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122115
Width (mm)4142
Height (mm)8673
Weight (g)610476
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsungPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)14.612.3
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)369.72224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.717.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.164.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6355
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.821.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.810.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)572573
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1472 x 976(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3042(12.3 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.srw)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.orf)
Continuous-mode (fps)33
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 .MP4AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXMicro Four Thirds
LensSamsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS NX lensM.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)58-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detection11-point contrast detection w/ tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 921k dots, 100% coverage, 0.86x mag., 20.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopterOptional EVF
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.57-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.86-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)614,400460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)714
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settings100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (200 - 6400), 200 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • 7 presets
  • auto
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes247-zone multi, center-weighted, spot324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSmart Auto, Scene (nine modes), Night, Portrait, Landscape22 Scene Modes; 6 Art Filters (can be combined)
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction (auto or fill-in)
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
  • auto
  • manual
  • off
  • ttl-auto
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)117
Flash range descriptionLens dependentDepends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.srw)
  • raw (.orf)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • optional cable release
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • wired remote socket
  • accessory port ii
  • cable release
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi connector (usb/av)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.931.03
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.071.01
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)12-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)33
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1314
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.420.43
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.25
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.510.62
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.07
Shutter lag (notes)Mulit-area AF lag: 0.408s11-area full AF lag: 0.461
Startup time (s)1.11.3
Play -> record time (s)1.10.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.12.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400280
Battery form factorProprietary BP1310Proprietary BLS-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeableProprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in Noble Black and Titan Silver.Changes from E-PL1: Updated body, bundled with new 14-42mm MSC lens, Live Guide II, 6 Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy



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