Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL120
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung PL120, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-610 was announced within a month of the PL120 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up vs the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung PL120
| TG-610 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Olympus TG-610
| PL120 | TG-610 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung PL120
| TG-610 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 vs the PL120.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and PL120 is 93 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and PL120.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the age of the products into consideration.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Samsung PL120 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 210 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | - |
| Pricing at release | $223 | $150 |
