Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung HZ35W

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 17 months earlier than the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-25 matches up against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and HZ35W is 98 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and HZ35W.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung HZ35W to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.