Kodak M381 vs Samsung PL170

Lets look much closer at the Kodak M381 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M381 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M381 grades versus the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M381 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M381 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak M381 and Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M381 against the PL170.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and PL170.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M381 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.