Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL170

Here is a in-depth review of the Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very close but the Touch (1/3") and PL170 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Touch was released within a month of the PL170 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Touch grades vs the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Touch and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Touch Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Touch has exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has specifications 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).

See the Kodak Touch vs Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Touch compared to the PL170.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Touch and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Touch and PL170.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Touch because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung PL170 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.