Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.