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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL1s was introduced 5 months later than the FZ35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL1s matches up against the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FZ35

 E-PL1s FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 FZ35 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FZ35

 E-PL1s FZ35 
LaunchedNovember 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s has got external measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s versus the FZ35.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FZ35 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and FZ35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s features the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging features
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-11-16 2010-07-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 334 grams (0.74 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $599 $999