Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Pentax Optio E85

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and the Pentax Optio E85, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 was introduced in January 2014 and Pentax Optio E85 was introduced in September 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 21 Focus Points (21 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Pentax Optio E85 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio E85
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax Optio E85.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic ZS35
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 over Pentax Optio E85.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Pentax Optio E85
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 32 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 480 mm vs 96 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 3x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      Panasonic ZS60
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS15
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS45
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS50
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS80
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS70
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Canon SD980 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio E85

      Pentax E85
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio E85 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Pentax Optio E85
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.4 vs f/5.2
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) vs 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

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      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm SL1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony TX30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax Optio E85
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax Optio E85
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 460k dot resolution and Pentax Optio E85 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio E85 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio E85 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Pentax Optio E85 comes with D-LI95 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Pentax Optio E85 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35, and up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax Optio E85. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Pentax Optio E85 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and 3.00 m on Pentax Optio E85..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 body has dimensions of 107 x 62 x 32 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.26") and Pentax Optio E85 body has dimensions of 93 x 58 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.28 x 0.94"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) and Pentax Optio E85 weighs 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax Optio E85

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax Optio E85 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax Optio E85 and give them scores of 60 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Pentax Optio E85

      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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