Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL200

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 5 months before the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z35 scores versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the PL200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.