Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-1S

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung GX-1S, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-3010 was introduced 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 scores against the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 against the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and GX-1S is 97 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and GX-1S.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus FE-3010 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern FE-3010 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.