Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was brought out 5 years prior to the K-S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ35 grades vs the K-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys external measurements 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-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the K-S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and K-S1 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and K-S1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ35 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will give more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.