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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS35, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was brought out 5 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X scores against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic ZS35

 E-M1X ZS35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2014Newer by 62 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-M1X

 ZS35 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS35

 E-M1X ZS35 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has got physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X versus the ZS35.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and ZS35 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and ZS35.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (997g)
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (870 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
68
great battery life (870 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others (997 grams)
68
lighter than average (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
heavier than others (997 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-24 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 21
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 870 photographs -
Form of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $2,999 $300