Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2014
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS35 was unveiled 7 months before the Q-S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS35 grades against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax Q-S1
ZS35 | Q-S1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic ZS35
Q-S1 | ZS35 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | January 2014 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax Q-S1
ZS35 | Q-S1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with outer measurements 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 Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 versus the Q-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and Q-S1 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and Q-S1.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS35 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS35 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 grams (0.67 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $250 |