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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FZ35, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 III was launched 9 years after the FZ35 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M5 III scores vs the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic FZ35

 E-M5 III FZ35 
RevealedOctober 2019July 2010More modern by 113 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 FZ35 E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FZ35

 E-M5 III FZ35 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M5 III compared to the FZ35.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and FZ35 is 80 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 III and FZ35.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
41
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
83
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (310 CIPA)
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (310 CIPA)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery power (310 shots)
41
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
84
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
26
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-10-17 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine V
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,199 $999