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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic FZ35, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 III was announced 9 years after the FZ35 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1 III scores vs the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic FZ35

 E-M1 III FZ35 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2010More modern by 117 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 FZ35 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ35

 E-M1 III FZ35 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the FZ35.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and FZ35 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and FZ35.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will give more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
41
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography highlights
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
79
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging information
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
26
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-11 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 life 420 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $1,800 $999