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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ35W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 7 months after the HZ35W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-310 grades vs the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TG-310 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-310

 HZ35W TG-310 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ35W

 TG-310 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 and the HZ35W.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (155g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (155g)
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus TG-310Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-310 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $300