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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are comparing the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was introduced 4 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the XG-1 grades vs the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 XG-1 HZ35W 
LaunchedJuly 2014June 2010More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax XG-1

 HZ35W XG-1 
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung HZ35W

 XG-1 HZ35W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 vs the HZ35W.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and HZ35W is 66 and 91 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (567g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (567g)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung HZ35W
 Pentax XG-1Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-15 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 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 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $300