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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(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
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS35 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZS35

 WG-1 GPS ZS35 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS35 WG-1 GPS 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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