Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-r

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very well matched but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FZ35 was introduced 8 months prior to the K-r so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ35 matches up against the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FZ35 and the K-r.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and K-r is 72 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and K-r.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The FZ35 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.