Olympus 6020 vs Samsung GX-1L

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6020 versus Samsung GX-1L, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was brought out 3 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 6020 matches up vs the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 6020 compared to the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and GX-1L.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus 6020 will render extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer 6020 should have a benefit in sensor technology.