Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ35

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic FZ35, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was brought out 8 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X 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 brief view of how the E-M1X matches up vs the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X versus the FZ35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and FZ35 is 54 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and FZ35.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.