Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL205

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was manufactured 13 months later than the TL205 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the PL170 grades versus the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL170 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the PL170 against the TL205.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and TL205 is 99 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and TL205.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer PL170 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.