Olympus 7030 vs Samsung GX-10

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus 7030 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7030 was launched 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 7030 scores against the GX-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Olympus 7030 and Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7030 and the GX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and GX-10.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7030 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus 7030 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 7030 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.