Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung PL120

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was released 24 months before the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-25 scores against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 compared to the PL120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and PL120 is 98 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.