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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced 17 months earlier than the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-5010 grades vs the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FE-5010 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus FE-5010

 HZ35W FE-5010 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung HZ35W

 FE-5010 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the HZ35W.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5010 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $300