Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645Z

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ35 was unveiled 4 years prior to the 645Z which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ35 scores vs the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax 645Z. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 and the 645Z.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and 645Z is 72 and 49 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and 645Z.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will result in extra detail having an extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.