Olympus 5010 vs Samsung GX-20

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung GX-20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very close but the 5010 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was announced 24 months later than the GX-20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 5010 grades against the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 vs the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5010 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger 5010 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.