Olympus E-1 vs Samsung GX-20

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-1 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was unveiled 5 years before the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-1 scores vs the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 features outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-1 versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-1 against the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and GX-20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung GX-20 will show greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.