Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Announced August 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
- Other Name is WB650

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 III versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The E-M10 III was manufactured 7 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M10 III grades versus the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Samsung HZ35W
E-M10 III | HZ35W | |||
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Released | August 2017 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 88 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus E-M10 III
HZ35W | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung HZ35W
E-M10 III | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 III versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 III against the HZ35W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and HZ35W is 80 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and HZ35W.
Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer E-M10 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called | - | WB650 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2017-08-31 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 330 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $650 | $300 |