Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung GX-1L

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the GX-1L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and GX-1L is 79 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and GX-1L.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.