Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung PL120
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Its time to look closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-30MR was introduced 2 months later than the PL120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung PL120
| SZ-30MR | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| PL120 | SZ-30MR |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung PL120
| SZ-30MR | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the PL120.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and PL120 is 89 and 99 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and PL120.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung PL120 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-03-02 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | - |
| Cost at launch | $279 | $150 |