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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax WG-1
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax WG-1

 FZ35 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic FZ35

 WG-1 FZ35 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax WG-1

 FZ35 WG-1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and WG-1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
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you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Optio WG-1
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