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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 4 years after the HZ35W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-4 matches up vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 TG-4 HZ35W 
LaunchedApril 2015June 2010Newer by 59 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 HZ35W TG-4 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 TG-4 HZ35W 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-4 versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-4 versus the HZ35W.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and HZ35W.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
47
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
34
 manual focus
 supports face detection focus
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (247g)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
42
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
74
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
63
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
62
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
43
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (247g)
31
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Tough TG-4Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-13 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 25 -
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 range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED 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
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
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 245 gr (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 Overall 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 380 photographs -
Type of battery 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    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $379 $300