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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was launched 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS35 matches up vs the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax WG-1

 ZS35 WG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 WG-1 ZS35 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-1

 ZS35 WG-1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 has outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 versus the WG-1.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WG-1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and WG-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
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lighter than average (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 305 gr (0.67 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $350