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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 8010 versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very similar but the 8010 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 8010 was brought out 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 8010 grades against the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung GX-20

 8010 GX-20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2008More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus 8010

 GX-20 8010 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung GX-20

 8010 GX-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 8010 and the GX-20.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and GX-20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8010 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 8010 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
weather sealing
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography information
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (245g)
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung GX-20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung GX-20
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung GX-20
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-02-02 2008-01-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $850