Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Samsung HZ35W
E-M5 II | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 57 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Samsung HZ35W
E-M5 II | HZ35W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |