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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 5 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-5020 grades vs the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FE-5020 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus FE-5020

 ZS35 FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS35

 FE-5020 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 vs the ZS35.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and ZS35.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
60
weather proof
lighter than others (137 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
24
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
65
lighter than others (137g)
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
31
relatively wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called X-935 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $300