Olympus E-PL2 vs Samsung PL120

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL2 versus Samsung PL120, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and PL120 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was revealed 2 months after the PL120 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL2 versus Samsung PL120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PL2 vs the PL120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and PL120 is 85 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and PL120.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung PL120 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.