Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL170
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37 Features
37 Overall
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38 Features
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL170 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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL170, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-810 was unveiled 8 months later than the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-810 scores vs the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung PL170
| TG-810 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Olympus TG-810
| PL170 | TG-810 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung PL170
| TG-810 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-810 against the PL170.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and PL170 is 92 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and PL170.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL170 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TG-810 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung PL170 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 220 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $428 | $175 |