Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung GX-20

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FE-45 was launched 12 months later than the GX-20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-45 grades vs the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 offers external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and GX-20.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-45 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher FE-45 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.