Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 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
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
(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- Superseded the Pentax K-S1
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax K-S2
FZ35 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FZ35
K-S2 | FZ35 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | July 2010 | Newer by 56 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K-S2
FZ35 | K-S2 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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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 |