Olympus 6020 vs Samsung GX-1S

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus 6020 and Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was unveiled 4 years after the GX-1S which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6020 matches up versus the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 and Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 versus the GX-1S.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6020 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus 6020 will offer greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger 6020 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.