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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was introduced 7 months earlier than the K-S1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS35 matches up vs the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax K-S1

 ZS35 K-S1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 K-S1 ZS35 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2014Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-S1

 ZS35 K-S1 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 offers outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 vs the K-S1.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and K-S1 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and K-S1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS35 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-S1 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Pentax K-S1
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (558 grams)
good high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than average (558g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography factors
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (558 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax K-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax K-S1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-01-06 2014-08-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 558 gr (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $339