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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Samsung HZ35W

 6000 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus 6000

 HZ35W 6000 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Samsung HZ35W

 6000 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
61
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus 6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Samsung HZ35W
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