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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 15 months later than the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-2 scores against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic ZS35

 SH-2 ZS35 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2014Fresher by 15 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus SH-2

 ZS35 SH-2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS35

 SH-2 ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 has external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 against the ZS35.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and ZS35.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SH-2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-11 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $300