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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 10 months earlier than the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-5020 grades against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung HZ35W

 FE-5020 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus FE-5020

 HZ35W FE-5020 
RevealedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 10 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ35W

 FE-5020 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the HZ35W.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
60
weather proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
24
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (137g)
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as X-935 WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 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
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $300