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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung PL200
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 14 months after the PL200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-810 grades vs the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung PL200

 TG-810 PL200 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-810

 PL200 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung PL200

 TG-810 PL200 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 and the PL200.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and PL200.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-810 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
64
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus TG-810Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-810 Samsung PL200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-07-21
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $428 $0