Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and HZ35W.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.