Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung GX-1L

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-10 was introduced 7 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XZ-10 grades against the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 against the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and GX-1L is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus XZ-10 will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.