Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung PL170

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 3 months before the PL170 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the PL170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and PL170.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.