Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was released 3 months earlier than the 645Z which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS35 scores vs the 645Z in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax 645Z in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 and the 645Z.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and 645Z is 89 and 49 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and 645Z.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.