Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung PL120
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Olympus VG-160 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
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-160 was introduced 13 months after the PL120 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the VG-160 matches up vs the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung PL120
VG-160 | PL120 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Olympus VG-160
PL120 | VG-160 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung PL120
VG-160 | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications 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).
Contrast the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the VG-160 against the PL120.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and PL120.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer VG-160 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VG-160 | Samsung PL120 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | 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 | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | - |
Physical 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 | 165 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Card slots | Single | - |
Launch price | $90 | $150 |