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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-3 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS35 was brought out 15 months earlier than the K-3 II making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS35 grades vs the K-3 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax K-3 II

 ZS35 K-3 II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic ZS35

 K-3 II ZS35 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2014More modern by 15 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-3 II

 ZS35 K-3 II 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-3 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 compared to the K-3 II.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and K-3 II is 89 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and K-3 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS35 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS35 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography info
37
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
Pentax K-3 II Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
low battery power (720 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography information
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (720 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax K-3 II
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-01-06 2015-04-23
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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 (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1106
Other
Battery life - 720 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Two
Retail price $300 $829