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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured around the same time to the PL120 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZS10 scores against the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Samsung PL120

 EX-ZS10 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 PL120 EX-ZS10 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung PL120

 EX-ZS10 PL120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS10 versus the PL120.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and PL120 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and PL120.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography info
Samsung PL120 Street photography info
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
33
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
27
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung PL120
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots One -
Cost at release $120 $150