Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35
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![Olympus PEN E-PL2 front Olympus PEN E-PL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2/Olympus-E-PL2-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35/Panasonic-ZS35-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
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The E-PL2 was unveiled 3 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic ZS35
E-PL2 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-PL2
ZS35 | E-PL2 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 35 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic ZS35
E-PL2 | ZS35 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 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).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL2 and the ZS35.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and ZS35 is 85 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and ZS35.
All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL2 will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) 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 speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $300 |