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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Samsung PL200
(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
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 5 months before the PL200 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6020 grades vs the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung PL200

 6020 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus 6020

 PL200 6020 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung PL200

 6020 PL200 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 against the PL200.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and PL200.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to result in greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
27
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (122g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proof
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung PL200
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model Li-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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