Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P5
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic ZS35
E-P3 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-P3
ZS35 | E-P3 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2011 | More modern by 29 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic ZS35
E-P3 | ZS35 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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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 |