Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ35 was released 7 months before the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ35 grades against the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax WG-1
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic FZ35
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Revealed | February 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax WG-1
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 against the WG-1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and WG-1 is 72 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and WG-1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 397 gr (0.88 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
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 pictures |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $999 | $350 |