Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-510 was introduced 22 months later than the GX-1L which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-510 grades versus the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 offers outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-510 compared to the GX-1L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and GX-1L is 69 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and GX-1L.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-510 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-510 will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-510 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.