Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120

Here is a detailed review of the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 3 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XG-1 matches up against the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has external measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the XG-1 versus the PL120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and PL120 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and PL120.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.