Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL120

Its time to look closer at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and PL120 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 24 months after the PL120 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Samsung PL120. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the PL120.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and PL120 is 85 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and PL120.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung PL120 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.