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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was unveiled 20 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the VG-160 matches up against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung HZ35W

 VG-160 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus VG-160

 HZ35W VG-160 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ35W

 VG-160 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 and the HZ35W.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger VG-160 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (165 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
30
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus VG-160Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-160 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 165 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $300