Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-11 was brought out 5 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-11 grades vs the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 vs the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and GX-1S is 89 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SZ-11 will offer more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SZ-11 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.