Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-10

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-510 versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The E-510 was released 15 months later than the GX-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-510 scores vs the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 enjoys outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-510 vs the GX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and GX-10 is 69 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and GX-10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The E-510 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The younger E-510 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.