Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP 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
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ35 was released 7 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ35 grades vs the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax KP
FZ35 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ35
KP | FZ35 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | July 2010 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax KP
FZ35 | KP | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 against the KP.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and KP is 72 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and KP.
To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ35 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will give extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax KP |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine V | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60i, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 pounds) | 703g (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 390 photographs |
Type 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 (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $999 | $747 |