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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 5 years after the HZ35W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-870 grades against the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TG-870 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2010Newer by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-870

 HZ35W TG-870 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung HZ35W

 TG-870 HZ35W 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the HZ35W.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and HZ35W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
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good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (300 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
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great battery power (300 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $300