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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 24 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung HZ35W

 TG-1 iHS HZ35W 
RevealedMay 2012June 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 HZ35W TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k610kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ35W

 TG-1 iHS HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the HZ35W.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger TG-1 iHS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
68
great battery power (350 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
36
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - 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 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $300