Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS35 was released 3 months earlier than the K-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS35 scores against the K-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 offers external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS35 compared to the K-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and K-3 is 89 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and K-3.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS35 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-3 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.