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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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-4 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 4 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-4 matches up against the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung PL200

 TG-4 PL200 
LaunchedApril 2015July 2010More recent by 58 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-4

 PL200 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung PL200

 TG-4 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 vs the PL200.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and PL200.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Samsung PL200
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
74
great battery life (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (380 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (247 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung PL200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-04-13 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 380 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $379 $0