Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax K-3 II

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-3 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS35 was brought out 15 months earlier than the K-3 II making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS35 grades vs the K-3 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS35 versus Pentax K-3 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 compared to the K-3 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and K-3 II is 89 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and K-3 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS35 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS35 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.