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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was introduced 8 years after the PL210 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-6 grades versus the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung PL210

 TG-6 PL210 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2011Newer by 102 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Olympus TG-6

 PL210 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung PL210

 TG-6 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 versus the PL210.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and PL210.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Samsung PL210
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
47
high fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography features
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (253g)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung PL210
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung PL210
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2019-05-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 pounds) -
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 340 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $449 $200