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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS35 was revealed 8 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS35 scores against the ist DL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax ist DL2

 ZS35 ist DL2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2006More recent by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic ZS35

 ist DL2 ZS35 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax ist DL2

 ZS35 ist DL2 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 features external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 against the ist DL2.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and ist DL2 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and ist DL2.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS35 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS35 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ZS35 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography info
37
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (565g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (305g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
22
lighter than competition in class (565g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax ist DL2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax ist DL2
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-01-06 2006-01-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 5
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 -