Olympus 7000 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7000
(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
- Additionally referred to as WB650

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 7000 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 7000 was revealed 17 months prior to the HZ35W making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7000 matches up against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung HZ35W
7000 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus 7000
HZ35W | 7000 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung HZ35W
7000 | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7000 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 versus the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and HZ35W.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | mju 7000 | WB650 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172g (0.38 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $300 |