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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS35 was announced 4 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS35 matches up vs the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax KP

 ZS35 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic ZS35

 KP ZS35 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2014More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax KP

 ZS35 KP 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 has got 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) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 compared to the KP.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and KP is 89 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and KP.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS35 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will give more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Pentax KP
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
Pentax KP Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (390 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (390 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery pack (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
Pentax KP Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax KP
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax KP
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-01-06 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 703 gr (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 life - 390 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $747