Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ35

Lets look closer at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FZ35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 18 months prior to the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7000 grades against the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 7000 versus the FZ35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FZ35 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and FZ35.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.