Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Renewed by Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FZ35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-P1 was revealed 11 months before the FZ35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-P1 matches up against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic FZ35
E-P1 | FZ35 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-P1
FZ35 | E-P1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | July 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FZ35
E-P1 | FZ35 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 features outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 and the FZ35.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and FZ35 is 86 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and FZ35.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-P1 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The older E-P1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-29 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) | 397 gr (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $182 | $999 |