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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus 6010 and Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 12 months before the PL200 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 6010 grades against the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Samsung PL200

 6010 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus 6010

 PL200 6010 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Samsung PL200

 6010 PL200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 and Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6010 against the PL200.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and PL200.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Samsung PL200
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Samsung PL200
Also called as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-17 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50C BP70A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $0