Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was revealed 18 months later than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung PL200
SP-620 UZ | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
PL200 | SP-620 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung PL200
SP-620 UZ | PL200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the PL200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and PL200 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and PL200.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $199 | $0 |