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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Updated by Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was launched 11 months prior to the Q so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ35 matches up vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax Q

 FZ35 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ35

 Q FZ35 
AnnouncedJune 2011July 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Q

 FZ35 Q 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has external 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 Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 versus the Q.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and Q is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and Q.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
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focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (180 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
Pentax Q Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Pentax Q
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flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (180g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging info
Pentax Q Vlogging info
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relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (180 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Q
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Q
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-06-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $999 $695