Olympus E-PL5 vs Samsung PL120

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL5 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-PL5 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and PL120 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL5 was unveiled 21 months after the PL120 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-PL5 scores versus the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL5 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL5 and the PL120.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and PL120 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and PL120.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL5 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.