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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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
  • Also Known as WB650
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung HZ35W

 TG-2 iHS HZ35W 
RevealedJune 2013June 2010Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 HZ35W TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution614k610kClearer display (+4k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung HZ35W

 TG-2 iHS HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the HZ35W.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
27
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung HZ35W
Alternate name - WB650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-28 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $300