Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung PL120

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung PL120, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very similar but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and PL120 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was released 17 months earlier than the PL120 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up against the PL120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P1 vs Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P1 vs the PL120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and PL120 is 86 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung PL120 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.