Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-1

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ35 was brought out 6 years earlier than the K-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ35 scores vs the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outer 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) and the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 vs the K-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and K-1 is 72 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and K-1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.