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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively close but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ35 was released 5 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ35 grades vs the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FZ35 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FZ35

 Q-S1 FZ35 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2010More recent by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Q-S1

 FZ35 Q-S1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 provides 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) while the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 vs the Q-S1.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and Q-S1 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and Q-S1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FZ35 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
46
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (203 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others (203 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
41
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
26
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (203g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Q-S1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-08-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 203 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $999 $250