Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL120
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VG-120 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VG-120 was released around the same time to the PL120 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VG-120 matches up vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Samsung PL120
| VG-120 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Olympus VG-120
| PL120 | VG-120 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Samsung PL120
| VG-120 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-120 and the PL120.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-120 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and PL120.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.
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Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Olympus VG-120 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VG-120 | Samsung PL120 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 160 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Price at release | $190 | $150 |