Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ35

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ35, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-400 was revealed 4 years prior to the FZ35 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-400 matches up versus the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 vs the FZ35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and FZ35 is 77 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and FZ35.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-400 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ35 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.