Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Announced January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2011
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS35 was unveiled 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS35 grades against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
ZS35 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | August 2011 | Newer by 30 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZS35
WG-1 GPS | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
ZS35 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 has outside 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 WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and WG-1 GPS.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $350 |