Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung PL200

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 5 months earlier than the PL200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the PL200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and PL200 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and PL200.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.