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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Replaced the 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
  • Announced July 2010
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 8 years after the PL200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-6 matches up vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung PL200

 TG-6 PL200 
AnnouncedMay 2019July 2010Newer by 108 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-6

 PL200 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung PL200

 TG-6 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 compared to the PL200.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and PL200.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
47
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
68
great battery power (340 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (340 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung PL200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-05-22 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $449 $0