Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL120

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was introduced 12 months before the PL120 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 5010 grades against the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 vs the PL120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and PL120.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.