Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic ZS35
E-P5 | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-P5
ZS35 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic ZS35
E-P5 | ZS35 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | January 2014 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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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 |