Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
(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
- Released June 2010
- Other Name is WB650

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-3 was introduced 3 years after the HZ35W which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-3 scores against the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung HZ35W
TG-3 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-3
HZ35W | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung HZ35W
TG-3 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-3 versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 vs the HZ35W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and HZ35W.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-03-31 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
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/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 | 330 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $300 |