Pentax P70 vs Samsung PL120

Below is a thorough assessment of the Pentax P70 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P70 was launched 22 months before the PL120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P70 scores against the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 & Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax P70 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Pentax P70 and Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P70 compared to the PL120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and PL120.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL120 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older P70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.