Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Released August 2014
- New Model is Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic ZS35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL6 was launched 7 months after the ZS35 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic ZS35
E-PL6 | ZS35 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | January 2014 | Newer by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-PL6
ZS35 | E-PL6 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic ZS35
E-PL6 | ZS35 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 vs the ZS35.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and ZS35.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The newer E-PL6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-08-01 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 360 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $300 |