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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung PL200
(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
  • Announced July 2010
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 7 months later than the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung PL200

 SZ-10 PL200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus SZ-10

 PL200 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung PL200

 SZ-10 PL200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the PL200.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and PL200.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Samsung PL200
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-10 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $0