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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 2 months later than the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-110 grades against the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung PL170

 VG-110 PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Olympus VG-110

 PL170 VG-110 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung PL170

 VG-110 PL170 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 against the PL170.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and PL170 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and PL170.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
27
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography information
Samsung PL170 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Samsung PL170
25
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography info
28
fairly wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (170 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL170 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (27mm)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung PL170
 Olympus VG-110Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-110 Samsung PL170
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) -
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $150 $175