Olympus 7000 vs Samsung GX-1S

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 7000 versus Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 7000 was released 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7000 matches up versus the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 versus Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 7000 and the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and GX-1S is 94 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 7000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus 7000 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 7000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.