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Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
71
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Olympus E-620 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(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
Samsung GX-20
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Samsung GX-20

 E-620 GX-20 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2008Fresher by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus E-620

 GX-20 E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Samsung GX-20

 E-620 GX-20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-620
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
63
environment proofing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging highlights
18
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-620 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Samsung GX-20
 Olympus E-620Samsung GX-20
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