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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 10 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Samsung HZ35W

 E-M10 IV HZ35W 
AnnouncedAugust 2020June 2010More recent by 124 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 HZ35W E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung HZ35W

 E-M10 IV HZ35W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV against the HZ35W.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and HZ35W is 81 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and HZ35W.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
84
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-08-04 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 life 360 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $300