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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
Panasonic FZ35
(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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P2 was brought out 2 months prior to the FZ35 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-P2 grades vs the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic FZ35

 E-P2 FZ35 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-P2

 FZ35 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FZ35

 E-P2 FZ35 
IntroducedApril 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 has got outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and 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") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P2 and the FZ35.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and FZ35 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and FZ35.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P2 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
41
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography information
43
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
26
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-04-22 2010-07-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 pounds) 397g (0.88 pounds)
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 Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $799 $999