Olympus 6010 vs Samsung GX-20

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 6010 and Samsung GX-20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the 6010 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was manufactured 18 months after the GX-20 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 6010 grades versus the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 versus the GX-20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and GX-20 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and GX-20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will give you greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger 6010 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.