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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(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
Pentax K-5 II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FZ35 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FZ35

 K-5 II FZ35 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2010Newer by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K-5 II

 FZ35 K-5 II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Pentax K-5 II
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 II
41
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
26
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax K-5 II
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