Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung PL200

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 8 months later than the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outside measurements 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 sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR and the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and PL200 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and PL200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.