Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung HZ35W

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was unveiled 9 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M5 III matches up against the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and HZ35W is 80 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and HZ35W.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.