Olympus 7030 vs Samsung PL200

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 6 months before the PL200 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 7030 grades versus the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7030 and the PL200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and PL200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.