Olympus 6000 vs Samsung PL120

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 18 months earlier than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 6000 scores vs the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions 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).

Compare the Olympus 6000 versus Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 versus the PL120.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and PL120.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung PL120 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.