Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ35 was launched 14 months prior to the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ35 grades versus the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax RZ18
FZ35 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FZ35
RZ18 | FZ35 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 14 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax RZ18
FZ35 | RZ18 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outer 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) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 and the RZ18.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and RZ18 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and RZ18.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lbs) | 178g (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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 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/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $999 | $210 |