Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was launched 14 months prior to the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ35 grades versus the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outer 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) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 and the RZ18.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and RZ18 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and RZ18.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.