Olympus E-420 vs Samsung GX-10

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-420 versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very similar but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was revealed 22 months later than the GX-10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-420 scores against the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-420 versus Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-420 and the GX-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and GX-10 is 77 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-420 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more recent E-420 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.