Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ35W
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Other Name is WB650
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-320 was introduced 20 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up versus the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Samsung HZ35W
| TG-320 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-320
| HZ35W | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Samsung HZ35W
| TG-320 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 vs the HZ35W.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and HZ35W.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Samsung HZ35W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Samsung HZ35W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB650 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 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 | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 | 150 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $300 |
