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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-310 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 6 months later than the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung PL200

 TG-310 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-310

 PL200 TG-310 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung PL200

 TG-310 PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 vs the PL200.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus TG-310Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-310 Samsung PL200
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 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 Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $0