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Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-3
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-5 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-5 was brought out 4 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-5 grades vs the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Samsung GX-10

 E-5 GX-10 
RevealedFebruary 2011September 2006More modern by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kSharper screen (+710k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus E-5

 GX-10 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Samsung GX-10

 E-5 GX-10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 has got outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-5 and the GX-10.

Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and GX-10 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and GX-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-5 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
60
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
56
environment proofing
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
64
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
includes mic support
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Samsung GX-10
 Olympus E-5Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus E-5 Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-02-03 2006-09-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $1,700 $850