Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FZ35, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was launched 3 years after the FZ35 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1 matches up versus the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 against the FZ35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and FZ35 is 71 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and FZ35.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.