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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Olympus VH-515 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was introduced 2 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VH-515 grades against the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Samsung PL200

 VH-515 PL200 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus VH-515

 PL200 VH-515 

Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Samsung PL200

 VH-515 PL200 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 against the PL200.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and PL200.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
62
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
35
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-515 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus VH-515Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-515 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $648 $0