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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
Samsung HZ35W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TG-3 HZ35W 
ReleasedMarch 2014June 2010More modern by 47 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-3

 HZ35W TG-3 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Samsung HZ35W

 TG-3 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
37
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
manual focus
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (247g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (330 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
74
good battery power (330 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery power (330 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
34
reasonably 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)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Tough TG-3Samsung HZ35W
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