Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1L

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was announced 3 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-30 scores against the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-30 against the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and GX-1L is 60 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and GX-1L.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-30 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-30 will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-30 will have an edge in sensor tech.