Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
(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
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus 6000 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 6000 was announced 11 months before the HZ35W and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 6000 grades against the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung HZ35W
6000 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus 6000
HZ35W | 6000 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung HZ35W
6000 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus 6000 and Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 and the HZ35W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and HZ35W.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ35W to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6000 | WB650 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 179g (0.39 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $259 | $300 |