Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
(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 SZ-12 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-12 was unveiled 18 months after the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-12 grades vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Samsung PL200
SZ-12 | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus SZ-12
PL200 | SZ-12 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung PL200
SZ-12 | PL200 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 has got external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 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).
Check out the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-12 and the PL200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and PL200 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and PL200.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ-12 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $0 |