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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(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
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
  • Other Name is WB650
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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.

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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.

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

 E-M10 III HZ35W 
ReleasedAugust 2017June 2010Newer by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 HZ35W E-M10 III 

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

 E-M10 III HZ35W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
34
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (410 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
67
has focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (410g)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (410 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISamsung HZ35W
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