Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung PL120

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M5 II and Samsung PL120, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and PL120 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 II was announced 4 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M5 II grades versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 II and Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the PL120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and PL120 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and PL120.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M5 II will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.