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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic FZ35
(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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was released 7 years after the FZ35 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL9 scores versus the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic FZ35

 E-PL9 FZ35 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2010Newer by 93 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-PL9

 FZ35 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic FZ35

 E-PL9 FZ35 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 vs the FZ35.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and FZ35 is 85 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and FZ35.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL9 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
41
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
77
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
41
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
26
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-08 2010-07-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number 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 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.6fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 380 grams (0.84 lb) 397 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $999