Olympus 6020 vs Samsung GX-10

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was unveiled 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6020 matches up vs the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 and the GX-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and GX-10 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus 6020 will provide extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 6020 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.