Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was announced 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung HZ35W
TG-850 iHS | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
HZ35W | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung HZ35W
TG-850 iHS | HZ35W | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the HZ35W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and HZ35W.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called | - | WB650 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $250 | $300 |