Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ35

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic FZ35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 III was introduced 7 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M10 III scores against the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and FZ35 is 80 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and FZ35.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger E-M10 III will have a benefit in sensor innovation.