Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung PL120

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 2 years after the PL120 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-15 and the PL120.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and PL120 is 88 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and PL120.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.