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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 3 years after the PL200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung PL200

 TG-850 iHS PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 PL200 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung PL200

 TG-850 iHS PL200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the PL200.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and PL200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
72
good battery life (330 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (330 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung PL200
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Samsung PL200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-29 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 330 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $0