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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was revealed 3 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ35 grades vs the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax Efina

 FZ35 Efina 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FZ35

 Efina FZ35 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Efina

 FZ35 Efina 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ35 against the Efina.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and Efina is 72 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and Efina.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Pentax Efina
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
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has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (91g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Efina
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2013-06-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 91 grams (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $999 $10