Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-30

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ35 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the K-30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ35 matches up against the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 has external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 against the K-30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and K-30 is 72 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and K-30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ35 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-30 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind in sensor tech.