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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 II
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS35, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 was unveiled 20 months before the ZS35 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M5 grades vs the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic ZS35

 E-M5 ZS35 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-M5

 ZS35 E-M5 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2012Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS35

 E-M5 ZS35 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 and the ZS35.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and ZS35 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and ZS35.

All in all, both cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The E-M5 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older E-M5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of Timelapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-30 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 425 grams (0.94 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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