Olympus E-520 vs Samsung TL100

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-520 vs Samsung TL100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TL100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-520 was released 4 months before the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-520 scores against the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-520 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 provides exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-520 vs Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-520 vs the TL100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and TL100 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and TL100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-520 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL100 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.