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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The FZ35 was revealed 5 years earlier than the K-S2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ35 matches up against the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax K-S2

 FZ35 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FZ35

 K-S2 FZ35 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K-S2

 FZ35 K-S2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 features external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 and the K-S2.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and K-S2 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and K-S2.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
78
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
72
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proofing
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
71
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
heavier than competition (678g)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax K-S2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax K-S2
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-07-06 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
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 - 410 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $999 $581