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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
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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

		

		

			
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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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