Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung GX-20

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very similar but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4030 was revealed 24 months after the GX-20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4030 grades versus the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and GX-20.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 provides an advantage in sensor tech.