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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 2 months after the PL120 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VG-110 grades against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung PL120

 VG-110 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Olympus VG-110

 PL120 VG-110 

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung PL120

 VG-110 PL120 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-110 versus the PL120.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and PL120 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and PL120.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
27
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
25
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
Samsung PL120 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
28
decently wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (170 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
fast max aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (27mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
fast max aperture (f)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung PL120
 Olympus VG-110Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung PL120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots Single -
Retail cost $150 $150