Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20
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Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched November 2007
- Other Name is EVOLT E-510
- Old Model is Olympus E-500
- Renewed by Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10

Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

The E-510 was introduced 2 months before the GX-20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-510 grades versus the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Samsung GX-20
E-510 | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus E-510
GX-20 | E-510 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Samsung GX-20
E-510 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | November 2007 | ![]() | January 2008 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 comes with physical 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) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-510 versus the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and GX-20 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and GX-20.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-510 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus E-510 | Samsung GX-20 |
Otherwise known as | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2007-11-23 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 490 gr (1.08 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 442 | 714 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $550 | $850 |