Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-S2

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was revealed 5 years earlier than the K-S2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ35 matches up against the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 features external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 and the K-S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and K-S2 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and K-S2.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.