Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung GX-10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was launched 4 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR features 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) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the GX-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and GX-10 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and GX-10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.