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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS35 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was unveiled about the same time to the ZS35 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1 matches up vs the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 1 ZS35 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus 1

 ZS35 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS35

 1 ZS35 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2014Same age
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 compared to the ZS35.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and ZS35 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and ZS35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS35 will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
61
better than average battery (410 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-25 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 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 resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $700 $300