Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung GX-20

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 4 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and GX-20 is 85 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and GX-20.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will give extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.