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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic FZ35

 E-P3 FZ35 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-P3

 FZ35 E-P3 

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ35

 E-P3 FZ35 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
41
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P3
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
60
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging info
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus PEN E-P3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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