Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung GX-20

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively close but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-15 grades vs the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 versus the GX-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and GX-20 is 88 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus SZ-15 will render extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.