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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 XZ-10 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus XZ-10

 HZ35W XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung HZ35W

 XZ-10 HZ35W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 and the HZ35W.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher XZ-10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 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 Eye-Fi Connected 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 221g (0.49 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $428 $300