Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung HZ35W

Lets look closer at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-15 scores against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 against the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and HZ35W.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.