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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 8 months later than the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL7 grades against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Panasonic ZS35

 E-PL7 ZS35 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2014Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus E-PL7

 ZS35 E-PL7 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS35

 E-PL7 ZS35 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL7 and the ZS35.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and ZS35 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL7 and ZS35.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL7 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent E-PL7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
85
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-01 2014-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357g (0.79 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $300