Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-20

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-320 was revealed 4 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 scores vs the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 and the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and GX-20 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and GX-20.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will offer more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.