Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-10

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-620 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was brought out 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-620 matches up against the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 and Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-620 vs the GX-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and GX-10 is 71 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and GX-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-620 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-620 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-620 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.