Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-01

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS35 was brought out 20 months later than the K-01 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS35 grades versus the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 has outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the K-01.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and K-01 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and K-01.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ZS35 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The newer ZS35 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.