Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Announced July 2010

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The XZ-10 was announced 2 years after the PL200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades against the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung PL200
XZ-10 | PL200 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus XZ-10
PL200 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung PL200
XZ-10 | PL200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 features external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 and the PL200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and PL200.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 240 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-50B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $428 | $0 |