Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-400 was revealed 8 years prior to the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-400 grades vs the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-400 compared to the ZS35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and ZS35 is 77 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and ZS35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-400 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be behind in sensor innovation.