Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P3 was introduced 14 months later than the FZ35 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-P3 grades vs the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic FZ35
E-P3 | FZ35 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-P3
FZ35 | E-P3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ35
E-P3 | FZ35 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications 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-P3 and Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P3 and the FZ35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and FZ35 is 86 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and FZ35.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The E-P3 has got the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more recent E-P3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-17 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369 gr (0.81 lb) | 397 gr (0.88 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $999 |