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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z71
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was brought out 11 months earlier than the PL120 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z70 matches up vs the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung PL120

 Z70 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the FujiFilm Z70

 PL120 Z70 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung PL120

 Z70 PL120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 features external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z70 against the PL120.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and PL120.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL120 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography information
Samsung PL120 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography information
Samsung PL120 Sports photography information
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography information
Samsung PL120 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging info
Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung PL120
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Samsung PL120
Also referred to as FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) -
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots 1 -
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