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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
70
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Olympus E-500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-500
  • Replacement is Olympus E-510
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-500 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-500 was manufactured 9 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-500 grades vs the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Panasonic ZS35

 E-500 ZS35 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-500

 ZS35 E-500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014October 2005More recent by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kClearer display (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic ZS35

 E-500 ZS35 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-500 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-500 vs the ZS35.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and ZS35 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-500 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-500 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (8MP)
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
56
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (479 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
37
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competition (479g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (8MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus E-500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called EVOLT E-500 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2005-10-21 2014-01-06
Physical type Mid-size 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 21
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 479 grams (1.06 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $300