Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic FZ35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 2 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 against the FZ35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and FZ35 is 89 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and FZ35.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.