Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-30 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was announced 15 months after the GX-20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-30 grades versus the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 provides outer measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-30 and Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-30 compared to the GX-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and GX-20 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-30 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will give you greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer E-30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.