Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung PL120

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung PL120, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 17 months after the PL120 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has measurements 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).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and PL120.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL120 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.