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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 4 months prior to the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6020 matches up vs the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Samsung HZ35W

 6020 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus 6020

 HZ35W 6020 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ35W

 6020 HZ35W 
RevealedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 vs the HZ35W.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 6020 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
28
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (122g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
70
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
environment proof
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than average (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 6020 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 WB650
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 Li-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $300