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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P5
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-P3 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-P3 scores against the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic ZS35

 E-P3 ZS35 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-P3

 ZS35 E-P3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic ZS35

 E-P3 ZS35 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P3 against the ZS35.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and ZS35 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and ZS35.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS35 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P3
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
60
provides touch focus
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus PEN E-P3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-17 2014-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 21
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 369 gr (0.81 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $300