Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL120

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 2 months later than the PL120 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-10 scores vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 against the PL120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and PL120 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and PL120.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.