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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-410
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Panasonic ZS35

 E-400 ZS35 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-400

 ZS35 E-400 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2006More modern by 89 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k215kCrisper screen (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic ZS35

 E-400 ZS35 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-400
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
49
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-400 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus E-400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2006-09-14 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 215 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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