Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung GX-20

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was released 12 months after the GX-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-3010 scores against the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 and the GX-20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and GX-20 is 97 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and GX-20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung GX-20 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FE-3010 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.