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Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 II was revealed 4 years after the HZ35W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M5 II matches up versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Samsung HZ35W

 E-M5 II HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2010More modern by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k614kSharper display (+423k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus E-M5 II

 HZ35W E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Samsung HZ35W

 E-M5 II HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M5 II versus the HZ35W.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and HZ35W is 80 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M5 II will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
34
manual focus
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
82
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
74
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (310 shots)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
82
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IISamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 grams (1.03 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $300