Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL120

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 and Samsung PL120, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 11 months before the PL120 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 8010 matches up against the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 and the PL120.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and PL120.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL120 to offer greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.