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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The ZS35 was revealed 7 months after the MX-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS35 matches up vs the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax MX-1

 ZS35 MX-1 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2013Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 MX-1 ZS35 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax MX-1

 ZS35 MX-1 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 has outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 vs the MX-1.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and MX-1 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS35 will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS35 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (290 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
great battery pack (290 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (290 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax MX-1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 391 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $400