Olympus 7010 vs Samsung PL200

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7010 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 12 months before the PL200 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7010 grades vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 vs Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 7010 versus the PL200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and PL200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.