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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 4 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-860 grades vs the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TG-860 HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2010Fresher by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-860

 HZ35W TG-860 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Samsung HZ35W

 TG-860 HZ35W 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-860 compared to the HZ35W.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
71
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-860 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name - WB650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
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 300 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $279 $300