Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung PL200

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung PL200, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the PL200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and PL200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.