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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 6 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-45 scores against the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FE-45 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus FE-45

 ZS35 FE-45 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic ZS35

 FE-45 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 against the ZS35.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and ZS35.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-45 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus FE-45Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-45 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $300