Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax MX-1
ZS35 | MX-1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | July 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic ZS35
MX-1 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax MX-1
ZS35 | MX-1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Compare the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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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 |