Olympus PEN-F vs Samsung GX-20

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus PEN-F and Samsung GX-20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The PEN-F was unveiled 8 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the PEN-F grades against the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F features outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F and Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the PEN-F and the GX-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and GX-20 is 84 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and GX-20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus PEN-F will give you extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern PEN-F should have an advantage in sensor technology.