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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replaced the Pentax 645D
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was released 3 months earlier than the 645Z which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS35 scores vs the 645Z in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax 645Z

 ZS35 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic ZS35

 645Z ZS35 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax 645Z

 ZS35 645Z 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2014Same generation
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 and the 645Z.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and 645Z is 89 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and 645Z.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography advice
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
88
manual focus
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
Pentax 645Z Street photography advice
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (204,800)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Pentax 645Z
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
MP count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
Pentax 645Z Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
not so great battery (650 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Pentax 645Z Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
27
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,550g)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax 645Z
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax 645Z
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2014-01-06 2014-04-15
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 51MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 3200 204800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 27
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 1550g (3.42 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 101
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 4505
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Single 2
Launch cost $300 $5,024