Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung GX-20

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung GX-20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The TG-610 was introduced 2 years after the GX-20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-610 scores vs the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 against the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and GX-20 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.