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Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(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
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Samsung GX-20

 E-510 GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus E-510

 GX-20 E-510 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Samsung GX-20

 E-510 GX-20 
RevealedNovember 2007January 2008Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography info
Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (490g)
no moving screen
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
52
lighter than others in class (490g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
weather proofing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-510 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Samsung GX-20
 Olympus E-510Samsung GX-20
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