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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 5 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-870 scores vs the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung PL210

 TG-870 PL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Olympus TG-870

 PL210 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung PL210

 TG-870 PL210 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 and the PL210.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and PL210 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and PL210.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-870 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (221g)
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
Samsung PL210 Sports photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
69
better than average battery (300 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
heavier than average (221 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography information
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than average (221 grams)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung PL210
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung PL210
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 21-105mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $200