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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
Samsung HZ35W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung HZ35W

 TG-850 iHS HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 HZ35W TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung HZ35W

 TG-850 iHS HZ35W 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
72
great battery power (330 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
33
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSamsung HZ35W
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