Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax MX-1

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ35 was launched 4 years earlier than the MX-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ35 grades vs the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with physical dimensions 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 MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 versus the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and MX-1 is 72 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and MX-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.