Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung PL120

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung PL120, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and PL120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GH4 was introduced 3 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the GH4 grades vs the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 features physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GH4 and the PL120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and PL120 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and PL120.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH4 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.