Olympus E-5 vs Samsung GX-10

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.