Reasons to choose PL100
Released in 2010, PL100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 177 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung PL100
vs Samsung S1070
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PL10028 mm²
S1070- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PL100 and S1070 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PL100MetricS1070
12.2 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.65 µm
2.27 µm²Pixel area2.72 µm²
44 MP/cm²Pixel density36.79 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
177 gWeight160 g
microSD, microSDHCStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable (SLB-1137D) Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PL100 and S1070 have the same sensor area. The S1070 has the lighter body. The PL100 has the higher effective resolution. The PL100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose S1070
Released in 2008, S1070 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.