Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Announced January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
- Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P2 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS35 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-P2 matches up against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic ZS35
E-P2 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-P2
ZS35 | E-P2 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | April 2010 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic ZS35
E-P2 | ZS35 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has got outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 versus the ZS35.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and ZS35 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and ZS35.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-P2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | - |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 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 distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $799 | $300 |