Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax Q-S1
FZ35 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic FZ35
Q-S1 | FZ35 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax Q-S1
FZ35 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and Q-S1 is 72 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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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 |