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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 11 months prior to the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XZ-10 scores vs the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS35

 XZ-10 ZS35 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus XZ-10

 ZS35 XZ-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZS35

 XZ-10 ZS35 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the ZS35.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and ZS35.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older XZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
45
has manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (221g)
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (221g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 221 grams (0.49 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $428 $300