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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was brought out 5 months before the HZ35W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-47 matches up versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FE-47 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus FE-47

 HZ35W FE-47 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung HZ35W

 FE-47 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 features outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-47 versus the HZ35W.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
manual focus
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
34
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus FE-47Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-47 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $300