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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was revealed 14 months later than the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M5 II grades versus the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic ZS35

 E-M5 II ZS35 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2014More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 ZS35 E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic ZS35

 E-M5 II ZS35 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II provides outer measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the ZS35.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and ZS35 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and ZS35.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M5 II includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent E-M5 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
82
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
65
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography information
74
weather proofing
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (310 shots)
68
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469g (1.03 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $300