Olympus E-500 vs Samsung GX-20

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-500 versus Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The E-500 was launched 3 years earlier than the GX-20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-500 grades against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-500 features outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-500 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-500 against the GX-20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and GX-20 is 70 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.