Samsung PL120 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung PL120 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL120 was manufactured 8 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PL120 matches up versus the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 has outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL120 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the PL120 and the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and ZX1 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and ZX1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL120 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you more detail due to its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.