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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
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 8010 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8010 and Samsung PL200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 5 months before the PL200 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 8010 matches up vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Samsung PL200

 8010 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus 8010

 PL200 8010 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Samsung PL200

 8010 PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8010 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 and the PL200.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and PL200.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL200 to provide greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Samsung PL200
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Samsung PL200
Other name mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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