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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ35 was launched 12 months earlier than the RZ10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ35 grades versus the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax RZ10

 FZ35 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FZ35

 RZ10 FZ35 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax RZ10

 FZ35 RZ10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ35 and the RZ10.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and RZ10 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and RZ10.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (178 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (178 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
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manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
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really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 178 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $999 $200