Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-01

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ35 was introduced 23 months earlier than the K-01 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ35 matches up vs the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ35 and the K-01.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and K-01 is 72 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and K-01.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ35 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.