Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung PL120
XG-1 | PL120 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Pentax XG-1
PL120 | XG-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung PL120
XG-1 | PL120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
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.
Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Samsung PL120 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-07-15 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LB-060 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Storage slots | Single | - |
Cost at launch | $599 | $150 |