Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Released January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- Updated by Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS35 was released 2 years after the RZ18 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS35 grades versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax RZ18
ZS35 | RZ18 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | September 2011 | Newer by 29 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic ZS35
RZ18 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax RZ18
ZS35 | RZ18 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 has external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 vs the RZ18.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and RZ18 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and RZ18.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS35 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2011-09-12 |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $210 |