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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
37

Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was revealed 7 months after the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-610 matches up against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 TG-610 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 HZ35W TG-610 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 TG-610 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Olympus TG-610 versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the HZ35W.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and HZ35W.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
34
 manual focus
 has face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
42
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
64
 weather proofing
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
43
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
43
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
30
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
31
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (245 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus TG-610Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-610 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photos -
Form 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $223 $300