Fujifilm Z30 vs Samsung PL200

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 17 months before the PL200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 provides physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Samsung PL200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the PL200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.