Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS35 was manufactured 8 months after the K-5 II so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS35 grades vs the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax K-5 II
ZS35 | K-5 II | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | June 2013 | Newer by 8 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic ZS35
K-5 II | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-5 II
ZS35 | K-5 II | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 against the K-5 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and K-5 II is 89 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and K-5 II.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more modern ZS35 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax K-5 II |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 lbs) | 760g (1.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $830 |