Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ35 was released 7 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ35 grades vs the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 against the KP.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and KP is 72 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and KP.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ35 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will give extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.