Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's look much closer at the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very similar but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and GX-10 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was brought out 4 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the XZ-1 matches up against the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the XZ-1 and the GX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and GX-10 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and GX-10.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent XZ-1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.