Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W
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36 Features
42 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung HZ35W
TG-2 iHS | HZ35W | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | June 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
HZ35W | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 610k | Clearer display (+4k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung HZ35W
TG-2 iHS | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |