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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P3
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic ZS35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was released 3 months earlier than the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-P5 matches up vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic ZS35

 E-P5 ZS35 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-P5

 ZS35 E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic ZS35

 E-P5 ZS35 
ReleasedOctober 2013January 2014Similar generation
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P5 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 versus the ZS35.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and ZS35 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and ZS35.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
71
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
68
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
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touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-10-03 2014-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420g (0.93 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $389 $300