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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7040
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7040 and Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7040 was manufactured 5 months prior to the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7040 matches up versus the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung HZ35W

 7040 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus 7040

 HZ35W 7040 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung HZ35W

 7040 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7040 and Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 7040 versus the HZ35W.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and HZ35W.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7040 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7040
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus 7040Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Samsung HZ35W
Alternate name mju 7040 WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" 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 (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $300