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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was brought out 6 months after the WG-3 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS35 grades against the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ZS35 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic ZS35

 WG-3 GPS ZS35 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ZS35 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2013Similar age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 features external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and WG-3 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than average (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average (238g)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $350