What is the difference between Chassidism and Orthodoxy?

Question

Both groups dress the same and sort of look the same. But what is the difference?

Answer 1

Orthodox Jews as a whole focus on strict observance of Jewish religious law and practices. Chassidic Jews are a specific group of Orthodox Jews who have a somewhat mystical and spiritual approach to their religious observance, aiming to achieve enlightenment and practise good deeds as an important part of their adherence to the Jewish faith. And to add one further level, Chabad Jews are a subgroup of Chassidic Jews who focus on spreading their enlightened ways to secular Jews around the world.

Answer 2

you obviously did not see a true chassid and a true orthodox person.
a typical chassid man has long payos (sideburns) and wears a long black jacket...they follow one rebbe very observantly. they are nore strict thatn the orthodox.

Answer 3

Chassidim focus on Avodah and Orthodox focus on Torah. otherwise they are not much different.