Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was released 3 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ35 scores vs the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys external measurements 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 K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and K100D S is 72 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and K100D S.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ35 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ35 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer FZ35 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.