Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax Q
FZ35 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ35
Q | FZ35 | |||
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Announced | June 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Q
FZ35 | Q | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Q in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and Q is 72 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax Q | |
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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 |