Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung PL120

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 24 months earlier than the PL120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and PL120.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung PL120 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.