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Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
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).

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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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Photography Type Scores

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