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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2014
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Q-S1 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and HZ35W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Q-S1 was revealed 4 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Q-S1 scores versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Q-S1 HZ35W 
AnnouncedAugust 2014June 2010More modern by 51 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax Q-S1

 HZ35W Q-S1 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung HZ35W

 Q-S1 HZ35W 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q-S1 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Q-S1 vs the HZ35W.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-S1 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-S1 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Q-S1 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern Q-S1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (203g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition (203 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery life (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (203 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung HZ35W
 Pentax Q-S1Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q-S1 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-08-04 2010-06-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Q Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $300