Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-1 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was announced 7 years before the HZ35W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-1 matches up versus the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-1 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 has outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 versus the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and HZ35W is 59 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ35W will offer extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.