Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung GX-1L

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5020 was revealed 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-5020 scores vs the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-5020 and the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and GX-1L.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus FE-5020 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher FE-5020 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.