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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Samsung PL120
(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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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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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 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 10 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL120

 EX-Z35 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography details
Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging info
Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
31
great maximum aperture (f)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung 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