Olympus 6020 vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 6020 was brought out 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6020 grades against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 vs the GX-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and GX-20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 6020 should have a benefit in sensor tech.