Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL500

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the PL170 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The PL170 was brought out 6 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the PL170 grades against the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL170 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the PL170 and the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and TL500 is 99 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL170 and TL500.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL170 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung PL170 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.