Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20
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Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Released January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The E-620 was unveiled 18 months later than the GX-20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-620 scores versus the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Samsung GX-20
E-620 | GX-20 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus E-620
GX-20 | E-620 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Samsung GX-20
E-620 | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-620 and the GX-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and GX-20 is 71 and 58 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and GX-20.
To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-620 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher E-620 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus E-620 | Samsung GX-20 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-06 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
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 | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4688 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 500 grams (1.10 lb) | 800 grams (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 536 | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $799 | $850 |