Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z35 was released 10 months prior to the PL120 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung PL120
| EX-Z35 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-Z35
| PL120 | EX-Z35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 10 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL120
| EX-Z35 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 against the PL120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and PL120.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL120 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung PL120 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-82 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Retail cost | $99 | $150 |