Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung PL120

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 13 months after the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 vs the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and PL120 is 89 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and PL120.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-12 should have an advantage in sensor technology.