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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D
  • Newer Model is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The ZS35 was launched 6 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS35 scores versus the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax K100D S

 ZS35 K100D S 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2007Fresher by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic ZS35

 K100D S ZS35 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K100D S

 ZS35 K100D S 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 has external 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 K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 against the K100D S.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and K100D S is 89 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and K100D S.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS35 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS35 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D S Street photography advice
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
Pentax K100D S Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax K100D Super
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-06 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $520