Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was introduced 8 years prior to the K-1 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ35 scores vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ35 compared to the K-1 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and K-1 II is 72 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and K-1 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve more detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.