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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty close but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The ZS35 was introduced 2 months later than the K-50 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS35 scores against the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax K-50

 ZS35 K-50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic ZS35

 K-50 ZS35 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-50

 ZS35 K-50 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2013Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 has exterior 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-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS35 vs the K-50.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and K-50 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and K-50.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The ZS35 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Pentax K-50
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
Pentax K-50 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography details
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-50 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax K-50
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME M
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 51600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
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 1 1
Price at launch $300 $610