Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung PL120

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 20 months later than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VH-410 matches up versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VH-410 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 against the PL120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and PL120.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern VH-410 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.