Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ35

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.