Olympus 6000 vs Samsung GX-10

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 6000 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 6000 was brought out 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 6000 grades versus the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6000 and the GX-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and GX-10 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The 6000 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The more modern 6000 provides a benefit in sensor technology.