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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was released 2 years after the RZ10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS35 grades against the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax RZ10

 ZS35 RZ10 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic ZS35

 RZ10 ZS35 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax RZ10

 ZS35 RZ10 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 against the RZ10.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and RZ10 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and RZ10.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ZS35 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (178 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (178 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax Optio RZ10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 178 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $200