Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-100 grades vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-100 compared to the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and HZ35W is 63 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and HZ35W.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.