Olympus E-1 vs Samsung PL120

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-1 vs Samsung PL120, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and PL120 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was revealed 8 years earlier than the PL120 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-1 scores vs the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 has physical measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-1 vs Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-1 against the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and PL120 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and PL120.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL120 will show more detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.