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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung PL200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 6 months later than the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-610 matches up vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung PL200

 TG-610 PL200 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-610

 PL200 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung PL200

 TG-610 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 versus the PL200.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and PL200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus TG-610Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-610 Samsung PL200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $223 $0