Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung PL170

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 24 months before the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FS10 and the PL170.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and PL170.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.