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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 7010 and Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 10 months before the HZ35W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 7010 matches up versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Samsung HZ35W

 7010 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus 7010

 HZ35W 7010 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 10 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Samsung HZ35W

 7010 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7010 vs the HZ35W.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and HZ35W.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
manual focus
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus 7010Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Samsung HZ35W
Also called mju 7010 WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $300