Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was launched 24 months after the GX-20 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-47 matches up against the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 compared to the GX-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and GX-20.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung GX-20 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger FE-47 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.