Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Released September 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic FZ35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL3 was released 15 months after the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PL3 scores versus the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Panasonic FZ35
E-PL3 | FZ35 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-PL3
FZ35 | E-PL3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Panasonic FZ35
E-PL3 | FZ35 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL3 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing 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-PL3 and Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the FZ35.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL3 and FZ35 is 88 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and FZ35.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent E-PL3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-09-20 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic VI | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 313 gr (0.69 pounds) | 397 gr (0.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $399 | $999 |