Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung GX-1L

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 7 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the GX-1L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and GX-1L is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and GX-1L.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus SZ-15 will give more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 will have a benefit in sensor tech.