Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung GX-20

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung GX-20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 6 years after the GX-20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL6 scores against the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 features outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL6 and the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and GX-20 is 88 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and GX-20.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus E-PL6 will give more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 provides an edge in sensor tech.