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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 10 months before the PL170 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung PL170

 EX-Z35 PL170 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Casio EX-Z35

 PL170 EX-Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL170

 EX-Z35 PL170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the PL170.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and PL170.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL170 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Samsung PL170
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography info
Samsung PL170 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography factors
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL170 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung PL170
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung PL170
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung PL170
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) -
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $175