FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung PL170

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was brought out 11 months earlier than the PL170 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z70 grades against the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 & Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 provides outer measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z70 and the PL170.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and PL170.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL170 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.