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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was released 10 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FZ35

 E-M10 IV FZ35 
ReleasedAugust 2020July 2010Fresher by 123 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 FZ35 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ35

 E-M10 IV FZ35 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV against the FZ35.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and FZ35 is 81 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and FZ35.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
41
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
84
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
missing mic jack
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-08-04 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 8.50 m
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $999