Olympus 7000 vs Samsung PL120

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus 7000 versus Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 24 months before the PL120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 7000 grades vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 7000 against the PL120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and PL120.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.