Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 8 months after the HZ35W which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-10 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.