Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax ist DL2
ZS35 | ist DL2 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2006 | More recent by 97 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Panasonic ZS35
ist DL2 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax ist DL2
ZS35 | ist DL2 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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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 | - |