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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 24 months after the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS35 matches up against the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax WG-2

 ZS35 WG-2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic ZS35

 WG-2 ZS35 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-2

 ZS35 WG-2 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about 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) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the WG-2.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WG-2 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and WG-2.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS35 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography highlights
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $350