Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung PL170

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 13 months after the PL170 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the PL170.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and PL170.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL170 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.