Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL170

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was revealed 19 months prior to the PL170 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades versus the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 & Samsung PL170. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung PL170 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the PL170.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and PL170.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.