Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ35 was revealed 3 years before the K-5 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ35 matches up versus the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax K-5 II
FZ35 | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FZ35
K-5 II | FZ35 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K-5 II
FZ35 | K-5 II | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 versus the K-5 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and K-5 II is 72 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and K-5 II.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-5 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax K-5 II |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine V | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lbs) | 760g (1.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $999 | $830 |