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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-3010 grades against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FE-3010 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus FE-3010

 HZ35W FE-3010 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung HZ35W

 FE-3010 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 against the HZ35W.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and HZ35W is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-3010 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $300