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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 7 months before the S1 and 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 S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ35 grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax S1

 FZ35 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FZ35

 S1 FZ35 
LaunchedMarch 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax S1

 FZ35 S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys exterior measurements 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 S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 against the S1.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and S1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and S1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
Pentax S1 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Optio S1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $999 $174