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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS35 was announced 2 years after the K-r which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS35 scores versus the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax K-r

 ZS35 K-r 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2011More modern by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic ZS35

 K-r ZS35 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-r

 ZS35 K-r 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 vs the K-r.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and K-r is 89 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and K-r.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS35 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS35 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger ZS35 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-r Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
Pentax K-r Street photography advice
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
Pentax K-r Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
47
has built in flash
low battery (470 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-r Landscape photography info
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-r Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax K-r
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact 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 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 598 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $1,100