Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung GX-10

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 4 years after the GX-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-10 scores vs the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the GX-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and GX-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SZ-10 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.