Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax XG-1

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was announced 5 years before the XG-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ35 matches up against the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys outside dimensions 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 XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 compared to the XG-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and XG-1 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and XG-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind in sensor technology.