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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 17 months before the HZ35W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-45 matches up against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FE-45 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus FE-45

 HZ35W FE-45 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung HZ35W

 FE-45 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 compared to the HZ35W.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and HZ35W.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus FE-45Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-45 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $300