Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ35W

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 4 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH-2 matches up versus the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.